Boron is a trace mineral found in various foods and available as a supplement. It plays a role in bone health, hormone regulation, and potentially cognitive function. While generally safe at recommend...
Boron is a trace mineral found in various foods and available as a supplement. It plays a role in bone health, hormone regulation, and potentially cognitive function. While generally safe at recommended dosages (1-3mg daily), high doses may lead to gastrointestinal issues. Current evidence for its benefits is moderate to preliminary, and more research is needed to fully understand its effects and potential risks.
Key Information
Inside Body Harmful Score
Common Dosage
1-3mg daily
Source Type
natural
Production Process
Boron is extracted from naturally occurring borate minerals such as borax, kernite, and colemanite. These minerals are processed and refined to isolate boron compounds suitable for supplementation.
Use Type
Inside BodyPotential Benefits
Enhances mental processes involved in thinking, learning, and remembering, including memory, attention, focus, and processing speed. Benefits range from improved mental clarity to significant enhancements in cognitive abilities, especially in those with cognitive decline.
Enhances bone density, strength, and integrity by supporting bone formation, calcium absorption, and reducing age-related bone loss. Improves overall skeletal health and function, ultimately reducing the risk of fractures.
Hormonal balance is the state where hormones are produced and regulated at optimal levels, influencing numerous bodily processes. Maintaining hormonal balance is crucial for overall health and well-being, and imbalances can lead to various health issues.
Reduces inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory pathways and the production of inflammatory molecules, thereby alleviating symptoms and protecting against tissue damage. This benefit helps modulate inflammatory responses and promote resolution.
Boron can modulate hormone levels, specifically testosterone and estrogen, with more significant effects in boron-deficient individuals. It may lead to increased free testosterone and altered estrogen metabolism.
Possible Side Effects
May cause mild digestive discomfort.
Hypothetically, this substance can cause mild skin irritation with redness, itching, and burning at the application site, resolving on its own.
A mild, typically non-itchy skin rash, characterized by small bumps or red patches, can occur in some individuals, especially with high doses. It usually resolves spontaneously within a few days to weeks.
Gastrointestinal issues include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and vomiting, potentially stemming from altered gut motility, microbiota changes, or irritation. While often mild, persistent symptoms necessitate evaluation, and contributing factors like pre-existing conditions should be considered.
Scientific Evidence
Nielsen FH. Studies on the relationship between boron and magnesium which possibly affects the role of estrogen in bone maintenance. J Am Coll Nutr. 1994 Dec;13(6):559-64.; Pizzorno L. Nothing Boring About Boron. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2015 Aug;14(4):35-48.; Penland JG. Dietary boron, brain function, and cognitive performance. Environ Health Perspect. 1994 Nov;102 Suppl 7:65-72.
User Reviews
Share your experience with this ingredient
Log in to write a reviewNo reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!