The benefits of boron especially involve maintaining bone health because boron influences the activity and absorption of nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium and vitamin D, which are essential nutrients for strong bones.
Foods that are good sources of boron include plant-based foods, especially non-citrus fruits, such as bananas, vegetables, such as kale, nuts, and legumes, such as soy, beans, lentils, or peas, for example..
Other benefits of boron can be:
- Prevent osteoporosis; Helps absorb vitamin D; Decrease menstrual pain; Prevent loss of calcium and other minerals; Helps prevent abnormalities during growth; Decrease the risk of rheumatoid arthritis; Helps regulate blood pressure.
As boron can also increase the production of hormones, such as testosterone, some bodybuilders use boron supplement in the form of chelated boron, in capsules, however the required dosage is not yet well established and, therefore, it is important to consult the doctor or nutritionist before taking any supplement.
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