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Boron
How You May Benefit:
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Boost testosterone production
Have NO effect on testosterone or muscle mass (contrary to popular myth)
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Increase mental focus
Potentially help support mental functioning
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Reduce inflammation
Reduce pain and inflammation to enhance joint health
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Reduce joint pain
Combat arthritis and osteoporosis by keeping bones and joints healthy
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Control pain
Potentially help broken bones heal more quickly
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Improve joint health
Increase bone density by working synergistically with calcium
Overview
A trace mineral our bodies need for strong bones and joints, there is no indication that the hype of nearly a decade ago—about boron's muscle-building prowess—was anything more than wishful thinking. Fortunately, this same hope for natural alternatives has driven science to uncover much more effective supplements, like creatine and HMB.
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Amount: For general health, one to three milligrams of boron taken daily is reportedly beneficial.
For decreasing the risk of osteoporosis, one to six milligrams daily is typically recommended by nutritionally orientated health-care professionals.
Timing: Boron is most often taken with meals.
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As you might notice while watching an NFL game, athletes can place unbelievable stresses on their joints and bones. Boron may help athletes maintain optimal joint and bone health—"help" being the key word here. Of more interest may be its importance in helping broken bones heal faster (though most likely only faster than they would in a person who is boron deficient).
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Safety Information
Toxicity:
Boron is very safe when taken as directed, but more than nine milligrams per day is not recommended. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can occur at extremely high amounts (greater than 500 mg per day).
Bans and Restrictions:
None reported.
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References
Kelly, G.S., "Boron: A Review of its Nutritional Interactions and Therapeutic Uses," Alt Med Rev 2 (1997) : 48-56.
Nielsen, F.H., et al., "Effect of Dietary Boron on Mineral, Estrogen, and Testosterone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women," FASEB J 1 (1987) : 394-7.
Travers, R.L., et al., "Boron and Arthritis: the Results of a Double-Blind Pilot Study," J Nutr Med 1 (1990) : 127-32.
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