Posted on 07/04/2019 4:26:31 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
Abstract
The trace mineral boron is a micronutrient with diverse and vitally important roles in metabolism that render it necessary for plant, animal, and human health, and as recent research suggests, possibly for the evolution of life on Earth. As the current article shows, boron has been proven to be an important trace mineral because it (1) is essential for the growth and maintenance of bone; (2) greatly improves wound healing; (3) beneficially impacts the body’s use of estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D; (4) boosts magnesium absorption; (5) reduces levels of inflammatory biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α); (6) raises levels of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase; (7) protects against pesticide-induced oxidative stress and heavy-metal toxicity; (8) improves the brains electrical activity, cognitive performance, and short-term memory for elders; (9) influences the formation and activity of key biomolecules, such as S-adenosyl methionine (SAM-e) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+); (10) has demonstrated preventive and therapeutic effects in a number of cancers, such as prostate, cervical, and lung cancers, and multiple and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma; and (11) may help ameliorate the adverse effects of traditional chemotherapeutic agents. No estimated average requirements (EARs) or dietary reference intakes (DRIs) have been set for boron—only an upper intake level (UL) of 20 mg/d for individuals aged ≥ 18 y. The absence of studies showing harm in conjunction with the substantial number of articles showing benefits support the consideration of boron supplementation of 3 mg/d for any individual who is consuming a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables or who is at risk for or has osteopenia; osteoporosis; osteoarthritis (OA); or breast, prostate, or lung cancer.
The current review focuses primarily on boron’s most salient effects on human health, including its impact on bone development and regeneration, wound healing, the production and metabolism of sex steroids and vitamin D, and the absorption and use of calcium and magnesium. In addition, boron has anti-inflammatory effects that can help alleviate arthritis and improve brain function and has demonstrated such significant anticancer effects that boronated compounds are now being used in the treatment of several types of cancer. A summary of the evidence suggesting that boron should be given consideration as an essential micronutrient is provided, together with leading dietary sources and intake recommendations.
This, and many other conditions listed in the above abstract, are covered within, along with their supporting studies.
It’s worth a read, folks.
I tried to read it, but the article was too boron.
Link to the rest:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4712861/
Boron is awesome.
Love boraxo.
I’ve been to the museum in Boron.
Yeah, I read two weeks ago about the benefits of boron as a way to treat BPH and picked up a bottle. I’m impressed by the more general benefits of boron. curious that something this beneficial has so little literature.
We used boron as a P dopant in chip making. Boy, did I get a bang when I accidently dropped a vial of it into a sink of water. Kaboom!
Excellent news, too bad it doesn't taste like pizza.
Excellent news, too bad it doesn’t taste like pizza.
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It tastes like chicken. ;-)
Then he meets the cute blonde, and she asks what he does, and he gets flustered and says, "I collect manure."
I tried it. No difference. Stopped.
No difference in what?
I like Boron ... and Kramer Junction
Jimgrey is a great place to visit as well as Atolia!
(sarc-off)
I actually had a great Cinnabon in Kramer Junction a couple weeks ago while I was passing through. They have a little kiosk and make them there in the Pilot Travel Center.
Paying less for your veggies is actually a simple matter of “you got what you paid for”, nutrient-wise.
The dangers of supplementation are compounded by USP chemical analogues. Our food has become less nutritional for reasons which should be obvious, requiring supplementation of many nutrients or substitution with nutrient-rich foods.
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