Re: Schindele's Minerals - Source of Silica?

 I've tried different things for silica and they all have bad side effects like hypertension (DE) or contributing to varicose veins (Bamboo gum).

That makes no sense.  Silica does not affect blood pressure, so the DE is not going to cause hypertension.  As for bamboo, I actually use powdered bamboo shavings, but silica regardless DOES NOT cause varicose veins either.  Silica is a component of structural proteins including those of the blood vessels.  This is why silica is used with other nutrients like vitamin C to treat varicose veins.