The source of the medicinal benefits of horsetail come from its silica and antioxidant compounds. They act both alone and together to achieve unique beneficial effects

Fighting cancer: Increasing proteins that cause cancer cell death without injuring normal cells

Boosting antioxidant defenses:

• Reducing free radicals, which damage healthy cells

• Increasing antioxidant enzymes (SOD and glutathione)

• Reducing fat peroxidation, which contributes to many chronic diseases

• Increasing PPAR alpha and PPAR gamma