Boron

Boron

Boron is a trace mineral found in bone and other tissues throughout the body. Good food sources of boron include: avocados, peanut butter, peanuts, coffee, apples, dried beans, and grape juice.¹

Forms

• Boron Rice Protein Hydrolysate: Boron rice protein hydrolysate is a trace mineral-protein/amino acid–bound complex. It is produced by enzymatically hydrolyzing rice protein and then combining the resulting peptides (small protein fragments) with boron.

Major Health Benefits

Boron, along with other minerals, plays important roles in healthy bones and help to prevent bone loss.² Boron contributes to maintaining healthy joints and brain. It is suggested that adequate intake of boron may aid in performance tasks such as: short term memory, attention, and hand-eye coordination.³ Some preclinical studies reported that adequate intake of boron may prevent embryonic defects, suggesting that boron may have a role in reproduction and development.⁴ Boron may also aid in the metabolism of calcium and magnesium as well as cell membrane function.⁵

Cautions

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level of Boron consumed in one day is 20 mg.⁶ Exceeding the recommended daily maximum may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea as well as skin flushing or convulsion.⁷