Jarrow Formulas Jarrosil, Beautifies Hair, Skin and Nails*, Strengthens Bones & Collagen, 30 ml

**NOTE: Changed from a 4-star rating to a 3-star (see update below)Prior to switching to these activated silicon drops by Jarrow, I'd begun taking two daily capsules of the product, BioSil, a few years ago. Initially, I began supplementing with it because I'd read that bio-available silicon was essential for helping my calcium supplement to effectively do its "job" for skeletal protection.It's difficult to gauge the degree of benefit, if any, that the silicon supplement provided for the calcium uptake by my bones; but my bone density tests remain good so it may be doing something there.The difference it made in my nails, hair, and skin was quite noticeable though. I'd always had brittle nails that peeled and broke easily; but the silicon supplementation made them considerably stronger and allowed them to grow out. My hair has more body and thickness at the root of the hair shaft than it did years ago.I'm particularly happy with the condition of my skin after a period of time on the silicon. Collagen, keratin, and elastin begin to decline over the years. The bio-available silicon helps your body to boost its production of these three connective tissue proteins in order to plump up your skin and remove and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.I switched to the Jarrow drops several months ago due to the significant cost savings over the Biosil capsules. So far, I've noticed no difference in the benefits I generally get from silicon supplementation so I'm hopeful that it's doing the same job that the BioSil did. In the past, if I discontinued the BioSil for a few weeks, my nails would begin breaking again. That always seems to be the first sign; but I assume that the negative effects are also beginning in my hair and skin when I see my nails suffering.I've used a number of products from the Jarrow Formulas product line and have always been pleased with their quality and performance. I take ten drops a day as recommended on the packaging. I just add the drops to a bit of water and drink them down. They have a bit of a sweet taste and aren't unpleasant to take.**UPDATE (2/24/14) -- I've dropped my rating to 3 stars. While I'm still satisfied with the condition of my hair and skin, I've noticed that my fingernails aren't as strong in the past few weeks since switching from BioSil to these Jarrow drops several months ago. There's even the start of some nails splitting and peeling just like back before I started the BioSil years ago. I'd hoped that these Jarrow drops would be a less-expensive way to maintain the condition of hair, nails, and skin; but I'm planning to switch back to the BioSil capsules.

When writing reviews for supplements, it's often hard to notice whether or not the product is making a difference until it sneaks up on you. Such was the case with this JarroSil: after taking it for about two months, I suddenly realized that my hair started growing in faster (which was noticeable because of my different-colored roots) and my skin looked smoother.I first started taking this about three months ago, but, as mentioned, didn't notice a difference until about two months in. I've been dealing with hair loss caused by some medical issues, and had read on a hair forum about how someone who was taking a silicon supplement ended up adding about a half-inch to the diameter of her ponytail. I figured I'd try it, and have since noticed that the area at my temples were my hair loss was especially noticeable is now seeing more growth. My nails are also growing faster and longer, with no breaking or peeling.I've been taking a biotin supplement for about a year, but adding this in really seems to have helped. I take the full ten drops each morning in one dose (the instructions don't say that you need to divide it up into two five-drop doses), and still have a lot left in my bottle. It has a light, pleasant taste, which makes it easy to go down.Several reviewers mentioned that this brand is more bio-ready than others, which is why I picked it up. I appreciate the positive reviews on it since they helped encourage me to try it.

This is the second bottle of Jarrosil Silicon Supplement liquid drops I have purchased from Amazon. I use it for increased health of joints, hair, skin, 10 drops per day. It tastes terrible on its own btw, but is fine if mixed into a flavored drink. The first bottle worked fine. With the second one the drops will not come out. I tried poking the top with a needle, still wouldn't come out. Tried cutting the top down to widen the hole, still wouldn't come out. Tried replacing the top with the one from the previous bottle and it still wouldn't come out. I poured some of the liquid out of the bottle into the cap to see if perhaps it had solidified and it is liquid and poured just fine. I tried callling the Jarrow phone # on the bottle and kept getting disconnected.

The first thing I always look at with nutritional supplements, is the suggested daily dose. I hate spending $30 for 60 pills of something, only to find out that I have to take 3 or 4 a day, to hit the advertised milligrams. The nice thing about this JarroSil, is that you only use 10 drops per day, so this will last a couple of months; or if there's 2 of you using this, like us, it's basically a 1 months supply. And at less than $10, with Amazon's Subscribe & Save, it turns out to be reasonably priced. Don't know if it's placebo or reality, but in the short time I've been using this, my nails do feel stronger. And I'm hoping to see more benefits as time goes on. The good thing, is this is tasteless and odorless, so if you mix it in juice or even water, it won't change the flavor at all. The why and wherefore of this product's purported benefits makes sense, and If I continue to feel benefits from this product, I will definitely get more, and post an update if I have something more to add. ;oD

This has a slight citrus taste, so as long as I put it in orange juice I can't taste it at all. I can only handle 4 drops in a small juice glass of OJ. In a 20oz water, I can only do 2 drops. So I doubt I'm getting 10 drops a day; hoping to see some results anyway since I also take a 1mg biotin tablet daily.

My nails had been splitting and getting thinner and thinner...I started using 5-6 drops twice a day and within a month I had strong nails that grow almost too fast! I wouldn't be without this supplement!

I have used this product before and it helps with my joints - only issue was that it took several weeks to arrive but great product and price.

I used this product a long time ago. I remember that it had a horrible taste but worked! I stopped using it because of the price. I recently wanted to give this another try and ordered it. The horrible taste is gone but I don't think it works the same as it used to. Not sure how long I will continue to use it if I'm not seeing results

It's quite effective at collagen increase and for aluminium detox. Lasts very long time and small dosage works well.