Rankings / Essentials — Vitamins & Minerals
Boron
Essentials · Mineral
Tier B-
vitaminmineralotc
5.9 / 10
Tier B-
Ev 4.0 Bn 3.5 Sf 9.0
What this is
Less well-studied than other minerals but consistent signal for bone health and hormone support. Some evidence for reduced inflammation and arthritis symptoms.
Mechanism
Bone metabolism; steroid hormone regulation (free testosterone/estradiol); calcium/magnesium/vitamin D utilization
Dose & route
3-10 mg/day
Citations
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4712861/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25063690/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0946672X11000320
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