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Nothing Boring About Boron
PubMed - Integr Med (Encinitas) ^ | August 2015 | Lara Pizzorno

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.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: arthritis; boron
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There are a lot of benefits from getting boron each day. One of the biggest for many older persons is its ability to greatly help with osteoarthritis pain.

This, and many other conditions listed in the above abstract, are covered within, along with their supporting studies.

It’s worth a read, folks.

1 posted on 07/04/2019 4:26:31 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
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To: ConservativeMind

I tried to read it, but the article was too boron.


2 posted on 07/04/2019 4:28:06 PM PDT by dinodino
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To: ConservativeMind

Link to the rest:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4712861/


3 posted on 07/04/2019 4:29:01 PM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: ConservativeMind

Boron is awesome.

Love boraxo.

I’ve been to the museum in Boron.


4 posted on 07/04/2019 4:29:33 PM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: ConservativeMind

5 posted on 07/04/2019 4:30:01 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie (September 11, 2001 : Never forget, never forgive.)
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To: ConservativeMind

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.


6 posted on 07/04/2019 4:37:31 PM PDT by ckilmer
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To: ConservativeMind

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!


7 posted on 07/04/2019 4:45:32 PM PDT by blam
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
Excellent news, too bad it doesn't taste like pizza.

8 posted on 07/04/2019 4:50:45 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Excellent news, too bad it doesn’t taste like pizza.
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It tastes like chicken. ;-)


9 posted on 07/04/2019 4:57:06 PM PDT by House Atreides (Boycott the NFL 100% — PERMANENTLY)
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To: ConservativeMind
I remember the line from the movie The Gods Must Be Crazy where the guy is doing some sophisticated test on a sample, and mutters to himself, "That's odd, this elephant's dung shows almost a complete lack of boron."

Then he meets the cute blonde, and she asks what he does, and he gets flustered and says, "I collect manure."

10 posted on 07/04/2019 5:05:12 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: ConservativeMind

I tried it. No difference. Stopped.


11 posted on 07/04/2019 5:06:23 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

20 Mule Team Borax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaunKrP-btI


12 posted on 07/04/2019 5:09:46 PM PDT by gattaca ("Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." Ronald Reagan)
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To: Mr Rogers

No difference in what?


13 posted on 07/04/2019 5:11:58 PM PDT by Magic Fingers (Political correctness mutates in order to remain virulent.)
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To: ConservativeMind

I like Boron ... and Kramer Junction


14 posted on 07/04/2019 5:13:26 PM PDT by clamper1797 (We are getting close to the last "box")
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To: clamper1797

Jimgrey is a great place to visit as well as Atolia!

(sarc-off)


15 posted on 07/04/2019 5:28:24 PM PDT by 1FreeAmerican
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To: clamper1797

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.


16 posted on 07/04/2019 5:37:45 PM PDT by norcal joe
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To: blam
Hence your screen name? BBr3?
17 posted on 07/04/2019 5:53:25 PM PDT by null and void (The Left isn't banning "Hate Speach", they are banning speach they hate. BIG difference.)
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To: ConservativeMind

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.


18 posted on 07/04/2019 6:08:48 PM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Great stuff. An eighth of a teaspoon of 20 Mule Team goes in my first cup of coffee every day :-)


19 posted on 07/04/2019 6:15:43 PM PDT by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: dinodino
I tried to read it, but the article was too boron.


Rather than read the article, I think I will take a field trip down into the boring mine.
20 posted on 07/04/2019 6:20:20 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie (Investigate! Investigate! There are charges yet to fabricate!)
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