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Boron FactsSome Boron Facts and Uses of Boron •Boron element as trace mineral in the human body performs essential functions. • If you’ve arrived here as a geologist or prospector – don’t run away –
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• Essential for healthy bones • Aids in absorption of Calcium because needed for Vitamin D to work and D is needed for absorption of Calcium • Cofactor with Vitamin D • Because of previous three factors a deficiency can lead to osteoporosis • One of the facts about boron is that some studies suggest that it reduces risk of prostate cancer - Cancer Lett 2004, Oncol Rep 2004 Cancer Causes and Control Forms • Sodium borate and chelates of boron like boron citrate are good for general health.
RDA • None given Dosage by Supplements As boron citrate: • Adults 3 mg/day • Teens 1 mg/day • Children – as amino acid complex: 1-4 years 0.5 mg/day; 4+ years 1 mg/day
Toxicity Considered very safe at supplement levels below 9 mg/day in adults.
Boron Food Sources include fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, dried fruit, legumes, nuts, coffee and milk. More Information You will find lots more information, including full citations and summaries of studies from medical journals in my book It’s About Health. But you can also continue to surf the 200 free pages of this website for lots of valuable, evidence-based information.
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