“Boron?”Here!
Hasn’t appeared in a scanned product yet.
As a supplement
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A trace mineral present in soil and taken up by plants, found in foods such as fruits, nuts, leafy vegetables, and legumes.
Why it’s used
Taken to support bone and joint health, and sometimes marketed for hormone balance.
What the evidence says
Human evidence is limited. Small trials have looked at effects on bone turnover markers and inflammation, but results are inconsistent and there is no major regulatory fact sheet establishing a settled effect at supplement doses.
Where we looked
There was no paper to cite here, so this is the search instead — run it yourself and see what we saw.
- PubMed: 4185 records · searched September 2026
"Boron"[Title/Abstract] AND (review[pt] OR "safety assessment"[Title/Abstract] OR "risk assessment"[Title/Abstract] OR toxicology[Title/Abstract] OR toxicity[Title/Abstract] OR characterization[Title/Abstract] OR characterisation[Title/Abstract]) - PubMed: 20 records · searched September 2026
"Boron"[Title/Abstract] AND ("dietary supplements"[MeSH] OR supplementation[Title/Abstract] OR supplement[Title/Abstract] OR supplements[Title/Abstract] OR "oral administration"[Title/Abstract]) AND (randomized controlled trial[pt] OR clinical trial[pt] OR meta-analysis[pt] OR systematic review[pt]) AND humans[MeSH] - PubMed: 31501 records · searched September 2026
"Boron"[Title/Abstract]
This says what this database holds under these terms. It is not a finding that no research exists.
Context
Trials have used a range of doses, often in the low milligram range per day, but protocols are not standardized across studies.
Rumors
Boron strengthens bones and improves bone mineral density, helping prevent osteoporosis in women.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Complement — a brand: sells science-backed supplements
How we know who this is
- “Complement is about empowering you to make your own decisions for your health — with tools, superfoods, resources, and nutrients to help build a system that fits your goals.” (their page)
- “The result is clean, science-backed products built for your health.” (their page)
- Complement — a brand: sells science-backed supplements
Boron supplementation prevents and relieves arthritis.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Prof. Scott-Mumby — an individual: sells products and services on the site
How we know who this is
- “Prof. Scott-Mumby now writes and lectures internationally on the themes of energetic medicine and the new anti-ageing science, which is his current forte.” (their page)
- “No product or service offered for sale on this website has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.” (their page)
- Prof. Scott-Mumby — an individual: sells products and services on the site
Boron supplements boost free testosterone and lower estradiol in men.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Goldman Laboratories — a brand: designs, manufactures and sells food supplements
How we know who this is
- “Goldman Laboratories designs, manufactures, and distributes specialised food supplements for the healthcare industry, pharmaceutical companies, and consumers who value quality and safety.” (their page)
- Goldman Laboratories — a brand: designs, manufactures and sells food supplements
Taking too much boron causes digestive upset and nausea.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Nutrition Now — a retailer: sells sports supplements and health products
How we know who this is
- “At Nutrition Now, based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, we offer a wide range of high-quality supplements for health and fitness enthusiasts.” (their page)
- Nutrition Now — a retailer: sells sports supplements and health products
Boron can treat erectile dysfunction by raising testosterone and lowering estradiol.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- Hone — a brand: online clinic prescribing medications and recommending supplements by subscription
How we know who this is
- “We’re Hone, an online clinic built to empower you to take control of your health and live your best possible life.” (their page)
- “As part of your subscription and as medically indicated, physicians prescribe medications, and recommend supplements that are delivered to you from the comfort of your home.” (their page)
- Hone — a brand: online clinic prescribing medications and recommending supplements by subscription