systematic_review
    2011

    Growing Evidence for Human Health Benefits of Boron

    Nielsen FH, Meacham SL

    Published in Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine

    Abstract

    Review of experimental, epidemiological and clinical evidence for human health effects of boron.

    Key Findings

    Boron intakes above about 1 mg/day are associated with improved calcium and magnesium metabolism, bone strength and reduced inflammatory markers in experimental and observational work.

    Conclusions

    Boron appears to be a beneficial trace element, but definitive supplementation trials are lacking.

    Limitations

    Narrative synthesis of animal and observational data; few controlled human trials.

    Supplements Studied

    Boron
    Mineral

    Boron intakes above about 1 mg/day are associated with improved calcium and magnesium metabolism, bone strength and reduced inflammatory markers in experimental and observational work.

    Calcium
    Mineral

    Boron intakes above about 1 mg/day are associated with improved calcium and magnesium metabolism, bone strength and reduced inflammatory markers in experimental and observational work.

    Magnesium
    Mineral

    Boron intakes above about 1 mg/day are associated with improved calcium and magnesium metabolism, bone strength and reduced inflammatory markers in experimental and observational work.

    Study Details

    Year:2011
    Quality Score:5/10

    This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.