Boron

What Does Boron Do For The Body?

Boron is a trace mineral that is essential for many important bodily functions, including:

• Bone metabolism: Boron helps the body to absorb and use calcium and magnesium, which are essential for bone health. Boron also helps to produce hormones that support bone growth and development.
• Wound healing: Boron is necessary for the proper healing of wounds. It helps to produce new skin cells and repair damaged tissues.
• Immune function: Boron is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system. It helps the body to produce white blood cells, which fight infection.
• Hormone metabolism: Boron affects the metabolism of several hormones, including estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D.
• Antioxidant protection: Boron helps to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells and DNA.

Boron deficiency is rare, but it can occur in people with certain medical conditions, such as malabsorption disorders and kidney disease. Boron deficiency can lead to a number of health problems, including osteoporosis, impaired wound healing, and weakened immune function.

Most people can get enough boron from their diet. Good sources of boron include nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes, and leafy green vegetables.

The recommended daily intake of boron for adults is 3 milligrams for men and 2 milligrams for women. However, it is important to note that too much boron can be toxic. The upper tolerable limit for boron intake for adults is 20 milligrams per day.

Here are some tips to help increase your boron intake:

Many foods, especially from plants, contain boron. These foods include the following:

• Fruits and fruit juices, such as raisins, peaches, and prune and grape juices
• Avocados and potatoes
• Legumes, such as peanuts, beans, and green peas
• Coffee, milk, cider, wine, and beer
• Choose fortified cereals and breads when possible.

How Much Boron Do You Need?

Below are the values of Boron recommended by NIH based on life stage.

Can You Take Too Much Boron?

Yes, you can take too much boron. Boron toxicity is rare, but it can occur in people who take high doses of boron supplements or who are exposed to high levels of boron in their environment.

The upper tolerable limit for boron intake for adults is 20 milligrams per day. However, even lower levels of boron can be toxic for people with certain medical conditions, such as kidney disease.

Boron in Microgreens by Variety

These values are based on 100 grams of microgreens. Much more than you would eat of any one variety per meal. Be sure to remember the purpose of this course and the values presented.

For More Information on Boron

Click here for more information on Boron from the National Institute of Health.