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Boron is a trace mineral which is necessary for optimal bone health. It assists in the metabolism of calcium and magnesium, as well as helping the body use vitamin D efficiently and ensures calcium is absorbed properly, which is why it is so important in bone health.
Since boron is a trace mineral, only a very small amount of it is required in the diet.
- Boron increases the rate at which calcium is absorbed
- Assists in the metabolism of magnesium and calcium
- In order to be more effective, foods rich in boron need to be taken with foods rich in calcium and magnesium
Boron intake is important as it has a beneficial role in bone health and has been implicated in assisting in helping combat the symptoms of osteoporosis, especially in post-menopausal women, who are at most risk of this debilitating disease.
Last reviewed: 14 January 2007 || Last updated: 21 August 2007
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- Osiecki, Henry, The Nutrient Bible 2002, BioConcepts Publishing
- Osiecki, Henry. The Physician's Handbook of Clinical Nutrition. 6th edition, 2001, BioConcepts Publishing
- Rolfes SR, Pinna K, Whitney E. Understanding Normal and Clinical Nutrition. 7th Edition, 2005. Brooks Cole Publishing
- Volpe SL, Taper LJ, Meacham S. The relationship between boron and magnesium status and bone mineral density in the human: a review. Magnes Res. 1993 Sep;6(3):291-6
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
