FAQs About Our Minerals

Our bodies are made primarily of water and minerals, both of which are essential to every function within the human body. A proper balance of minerals is required for appropriate cellular/organ function and electrical conductivity. An excess or deficiency of any one mineral can throw the body out of its delicate health balance. When the body goes out of balance, it communicates with you by creating a state of dis-ease.

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins are all organic substances – they are compounds of the chemical element carbon. In addition to these organic nutrients, the human body requires certain chemical elements in their inorganic forms, or not bound to carbon. These elements in their non-organic forms are classified as dietary minerals. Before the depletion of soils and the use of synthetic fertilizers and modern manufacturing processes, plants were rich with a usable form of the minerals, vitamins and other nutrients that our bodies need. Now, in order to get the daily requirement of these essential elements, we would need to eat an unrealistic amount of food because the nutrients are no longer there. This is where supplements come in.

Water-soluble minerals are unique from other mineral supplements because they utilize a new proprietary scientific technology that transforms insoluble minerals (metals) into angstrom-sized, water-soluble, ionic particles. An angstrom is 1/10,000th of a micron, which is a millionth of a meter. In nature, there are two forms of ionic mineral delivery. The first is mineral rich water and the second is organic plant matter grown in mineral rich soils. The ability of a mineral to be utilized by the body is primarily a matter of size. If you get the particle size of the mineral small enough, you not only get the mineral into the body (absorption), but you also accomplish cell assimilation, which is the key to fully utilizing the benefits of mineral nutrients. Because these water-soluble minerals are not dependent on the digestive function of the body, they work extraordinarily well for older people and others with diminished digestive capabilities. They are also easier for children and older people to swallow than pills or capsules.

We believe the criteria for proper utilization and absorption of all minerals, vitamins and other nutrients is dependent on their size and digestibility, also called bio-availability. No matter what the body takes in, it has to “liquify” it in order to be able to use it. The challenge with most traditional pill and capsule supplements is that they usually have been processed with intense pressure, heat, paraffin coatings, and fillers. This nutrient form is difficult for the body to break down as it is not in the desired form the body needs, which is water or food.

Absorption of the mineral elements necessary for proper cellular functioning is directly related to the size and electrical charge of the element. Any element must be at its atomic size or said another way, in its ionic state. When we eat food or take solid supplements, including powders, our body has about one hour where whatever is consumed is exposed to an acidic environment. This is where any minerals are broken down to their individual atoms. In this state, they are easily absorbed into our blood stream and then into our cells. After preliminary digestion and or ionization, whatever we have consumed moves on to the intestine and an alkaline environment. All mineral ionization ceases, the balance passing through for excretion as the particle size is too large to be absorbed into the blood and cells. We also do not produce any specific digestive enzymes that can further continue the mineral breakdown process. What this is saying, in a nutshell, is that we have no way to accurately determine how much we will absorb of any solid mineral supplement we may take. We are not designed to eat and process rock.

The body’s ability to utilize a mineral is primarily a matter of size and solubility. If the mineral particles can be reduced down small enough (atomic size), they can then be absorbed by the body without the need for them to be broken down into a more usable form through the process of digestion. The most important issue for absorption of a mineral is making sure it is in its ionic form. The dominant factor is that the mineral must be freed from whatever matrix it is contained within so it can be recognized and taken up by the body. Being in its ionic form helps the body recognize and use the minerals.

As with all supplements, more is not always better. Any compound taken in extreme excess can be unhealthy for the body. There cannot be a blanket statement to cover all compounds, or even minerals and vitamins. Each respective ingredient has its own “biochemical uniqueness.”

The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of a nutrient is a suggested average amount to be consumed each day. Because of their bio-availability, the dosage amount for liquid ionic minerals is less than the RDA since the entire dosage is usable by the body. Remember, body absorption of the desired elemental mineral from pills and capsules is far less than liquid. We suggest following the recommended dosages provided on each product. Larger doses should be taken under the advice of a healthcare professional. There are also some minerals that are very powerful and should be taken carefully. For example, iron, iodine and selenium are three elements that should be taken in small doses unless otherwise advised by a health care professional.

Mineral elements and gasses are the building blocks of the universe. They do not expire nor go bad when in their elemental state. We have used a “Best By” date of 5 years from the manufacturing date. In reality, they would be just as effective 100 years after we make them.

Given the state of our minerals, they can easily be used topically via direct application to the skin and have proven to be very effective in numerous situations. Silica, Sulfur, Magnesium, Zinc, and Immune Support have all shown good healing capabilities when applied topically.

We believe topical applications do not take the place of normal supplementation via consumption, but instead are useful for issues involving the skin. Silica is good for sunburns, abrasions, and minor cuts. Other elements have different benefits.

Q. “I would like to ask you about your Silica. How much is needed to dissolve calcium deposits? Where does your silica come from? Does it effect a woman’s hormones in any way; raise estrogen, Dhea, Testosterone, or Progesterone?”

A. (From Rick Wagner, President & CEO Eidon Minerals, Inc.)

“I achieved excellent results with dissolving the calcium deposits on my neck with a daily dose of 375mgs/day. It took between 6 and 9 months. Larger doses will accelerate the process. We know of no toxic dose of Eidon® Liquid Silica.

Our silica is sourced from silica sand mined in the southeast U.S. Silica does seem to help stabilize hormone production and regulation in some women and men. Some women have seen improvement in the symptoms of menopause when supplementing with silica. This has not been a universal reaction and we have no idea as to the physiological mechanism at work. There is no scientific research validating or disproving these anecdotal statements. However, all minerals function in the body by catalyzing cellular enzymes. These enzymes control every function of every cell. An optimal balance of all essential minerals is essential for proper cellular function at all levels. Proper hormone levels are directly related to this optimal mineral balance. It isn’t just one or two minerals that control the entire endocrine system. Take a look at our hair mineral analysis program. It is the best way to establish your current mineral status and to obtain direction on what you may want to be supplementing with to reestablish an optimal mineral balance.

Supplementing with any (one) mineral will not directly change any hormone level as far as I know. To achieve a well-functioning endocrine system, one must strive for complete mineral balance, which will give cells the catalysts they need to function properly. A proper diet, exercise, and stress management are also very important. The Eidon® hair test program is a very good start in this direction.”

Q. “What is the difference between your product and what OSHA is talking about below?* Do I now have to be concerned about my health?”

*U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration Safety and Health Topics: Silica, Crystalline Silicosis is a disabling, nonreversible and sometimes fatal lung disease caused by overexposure to respirable crystalline silica. More than one million U.S. workers are exposed to crystalline silica, and each year more than 250 die from silicosis. There is no cure for the disease, but it is 100 percent preventable if employers, workers, and health professionals work together to reduce exposures.

A.This is a good question, which we get asked frequently.

Crystalline silica is silica dust. If you are working in an environment where there is a lot of silica particulates in the air and you inhale it you may create problems for your lungs. In reality, if you inhale anything into your lungs other than clean air, you stand the chance of creating a significant lung problem. Smoking is a perfect example. Driving on a crowded freeway with your window down is another example. We are not designed to obtain our nutrients via our lungs but rather from the food we eat and the water we drink. Specific vocations expose people to excessive amounts of silica dust. The people who become affected are those who do not take adequate precautions to protect their lungs.

Silica in its nutrient form in water or food is a normal and natural delivery mechanism. It is an essential nutrient just like carbon. Inhaling excessive amounts of carbon from burning wood will kill one quite quickly and yet carbon is the second most prevalent element in our body. I hope this answers your question. Drink Eidon® Liquid Silica in good health knowing it is completely safe.

Contributed by Fred Elsner, Chief Chemist, Eidon, Inc.
Eidon Silica Mineral Supplement 18oz is a solution of silicic acid, Si(OH)4 in water – the concentration of which is approximately 2.5% by weight (measured as silica, SiO2). Silicic acid is absorbed in the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract and transported throughout the body where it is used in the production and maintenance of collagen and connective tissue. Animal studies have demonstrated that silica is an essential trace element and that a deficiency of silica in the diet can produce dramatic bone and cartilage abnormalities.

Silicic acid is stable in solution at very low concentrations, but will combine to form oligomers at higher concentrations (above – 100ppm) as show in the following chemical equation:



Note that there is an equilibrium condition between silicic acid and oligomers which means that as silicic acid is removed (i.e. absorbed by the GI tract), the remaining oligomers break down to form additional silicic acid. In this way, Eidon Silica Mineral Supplement will provide as much silicic acid as the body demands. The particle size of the oligomers is less than 10 nanometers which allows them to be readily dispersed in solution. Eidon’s Silica has a faint bluish haze, owing to the tendency of these small particles to form larger agglomerates, which can nonetheless be easily broken down to silicic acid. The bluish haze is created because of the tendency of silica oligomers to reflect the blue portion of the visible light spectrum, similar to air or water molecules. During the production of Eidon’s Silica the pH is adjusted to be very close to neutral and typically lies in the range of pH=7-8 (the typical pH of tap water, eggs or crackers). Silicic acid is completely non-toxic.

Our liquid Magnesium is effective as a sleep aid. Also, one should refrain from eating any refined sugar, flour, or caffeine at least 3 hours before bedtime. Ideally, it’s best to completely eliminate white sugar and flour from one's diet. Like the common cold, the origins of insomnia can be mysterious, as sleep can be affected by factors as varied as food and drink, mental state or physical pain.

As a natural muscle relaxant, Magnesium is considered the anti-stress mineral. Because it’s naturally calming, it functions to relax skeletal muscles, as well as the smooth muscles of blood vessels and the gastrointestinal tract.

​​​​​​​To function optimally, Magnesium must be balanced in the body with Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium and Chloride. For example, with low Magnesium, more Calcium flows into the vascular muscle cells, which contracts them – leading to tighter vessels and potentially higher blood pressure. Adequate Magnesium levels help to support a healthy vascular system.

The recommendations proposed by the National Academy of Science’s for daily mineral intake are based upon incomplete studies and most importantly, what someone should be swallowing. There can be a big difference between what one swallows and what is absorbed into the cells when a solid mineral compound is used versus obtaining the element its liquid form. One may absorb as little as 5-10% of a solid vs. 99.8% of an ionic liquid. So, in most cases, you are probably getting more of the particular element in question in a liquid state, even though the label comparison does not reflect it.