How does diatomaceous earth (DE) alter silicon digestibility and excretion?

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Topic
A study calculated SiADC and SiAAC to quantify gastrointestinal handling of silicon.
Answer
SiADC increased from 5.4 % (control) to 29.5 % (DE2) and 44.1 % (DE4); SiAAC rose from 0.36 mg (control) to 2.23 mg (DE2) and 4.25 mg (DE4), showing dose-dependent improvement in digestibility and net absorption.
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