Rankings / Essentials — Vitamins & Minerals
Boron
Essentials · Mineral
Tier B-
Bottom line
Read Off Label grades Boron as B- (5.9/10) based on preclinical-moderate evidence, low-med benefit magnitude, and a low-risk safety profile.
Less well-studied than other minerals but consistent signal for bone health and hormone support.
Typical use: 3-10 mg/day — OTC.
What this is
Less well-studied than other minerals but consistent signal for bone health and hormone support. Some evidence for reduced inflammation and arthritis symptoms.
Mechanism
Bone metabolism; steroid hormone regulation (free testosterone/estradiol); calcium/magnesium/vitamin D utilization
Dose & route
3-10 mg/day
Citations
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4712861/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25063690/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0946672X11000320
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Common questions
- Does Boron work?
- Read Off Label rates the evidence for Boron as Preclinical-Moderate and the benefit magnitude as low-med, producing an overall grade of B- (5.9/10). Less well-studied than other minerals but consistent signal for bone health and hormone support.
- Is Boron safe?
- Boron has a low risk profile in published human data. Legal status: OTC. This is not medical advice — see the disclaimer.
- What is the typical dose for Boron?
- 3-10 mg/day
- How does Boron work?
- Bone metabolism; steroid hormone regulation (free testosterone/estradiol); calcium/magnesium/vitamin D utilization
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