Boron

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Vibrant Health: Boron – the whole-body balance mineral

Boron is a micronutrient – which means that your body needs a small amount of it daily in order to function. Boron contributes to many various functions in the body, supporting your overall wellness. It has been found to play a key role in the regulation of hormonal vitamin D and testosterone. It supports bone health, plays a role in wound healing, and supports the utilization of certain hormones. It also has antioxidant properties. The boron in Super Natural Boron comes from calcium fructo-borate, a form found in plants, and is natural, safe, and highly bioavailable

• Helps support bone and joint health
• Helps support and balances healthful hormone levels – male and female, all ages and stages of life
• Helps support health and integrity of connective tissue

Boron: The Whole-Body Balance Mineral

Boron from calcium fructoborate (or CFB) is one of the most important nutrients to all living organisms – sadly it’s not as available as it should be or as one would expect. In fact, only a few nutritional supplement companies offer it, and even fewer in its natural food state form. This may change in years to come when awareness of the benefits has grown. Vibrant Health range of supplements offer Boron in the Green Vibrance, Maximum Vibrance and Joint Vibrance formulas as well as a stand-alone product – Boron previously “Super Natural Boron”.

Why is Boron so essential for all life on earth?

Boron is an essential nutrient for all life on earth. Without it, plants don’t grow. Boron is woefully lacking in today’s minerally depleted soils and consequently in our food supply. Scientists have known for several decades that the depletion of Boron in soil, due to chemical fertilizers and poor crop rotation, has increased the rate of certain bone and joint related diseases around the world.

Interestingly, Boron is believed to have been delivered to earth via meteorite 3 billion years ago.

What is Calcium fructoborate?

Calcium fructoborate is a patented compound composed of calcium bound to Boron (from plants) and is a source of soluble Boron found in fruits and vegetables. Calcium fructoborate is the most scientifically studied boron-based dietary supplement.

What foods are naturally rich in Boron?

While it’s difficult to get adequate Boron levels from diet alone due to the severe depletion of Boron in the soil from chemical fertilizers and poor crop rotation or mono cropping – the following foods can contain higher levels of Boron if grown in organic nutrient dense soils: dandelion root, honey, flaxseed, apples, figs, raisins, prunes, avocados, peaches, apples, almonds, beans, brazil nuts, bananas and more…..

Boron has been proven to be an important trace mineral because it:

• is essential for the growth and maintenance of bone
• improves wound healing
• beneficially impacts the body’s use of estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D
• reduces levels of inflammatory biomarkers, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and tumour necrosis factor Œ (TNF-Œ)
• raises levels of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and glutathione peroxidase
• protects against pesticide-induced oxidative stress and heavy-metal toxicity
• boosts magnesium absorption
• improves the brain’s electrical activity, cognitive performance, and short-term memory for elders
• influences the formation and activity of key biomolecules, such as S-adenosyl methionine (SAM-e) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)
• may help ameliorate the adverse effects of traditional chemotherapeutic agents

Why does nearly the entire world population need Boron?

1. Because too many fail to take in optimal levels of vitamin D and Boron
2. Because nearly every woman over 30 and every man over 40 loses more calcium in their urine than they absorb from their diets (creating a negative calcium balance). When Boron intake is adequate, the body retains more calcium than it loses (creating a positive calcium balance)
3. Because so many people in today’s modern world are overweight

As research over past decades examined Boron in human and animal biochemistry, it was found to play a key role in the regulation of hormonal vitamin D and testosterone. The benefits of supplemental Boron derive from its role in supporting normal hormone levels and ratios (homeostasis) of the hormonal form of vitamin D, (1, 25(OH)2 Vitamin D-3 or calcitriol) and testosterone. Supplemental Boron as patented calcium fructo-borate (a form found in plants), is natural, safe and bioavailable.

Boron helps to…

1. Resist collagenase enzymes
2. Improve homeostasis of the active, hormonal form of vitamin D, especially in those deficient in vitamin D
3. Raise testosterone levels as much as 50% (if needed) in men within 60 days
4. May increase DHEA and Vitamin-D-3 levels (if needed) in men and women
5. May help postmenopausal women deficient in vitamin D-3 by increasing hormonal D-3, testosterone, estradiol and DHEA

Athletes and anyone who aspires to healthy muscle tone may be interested in Boron. Adequate Boron nutrition from diet or phyto-boron supplementation may optimizes both 1,25(OH)2 Vitamin D-3 and testosterone levels. These hormones not only help build and strengthen bone and connective tissue, but also help support lean body mass and fat metabolism.*

* Studies tell us the average western diet provides 1 milligram of boron per day, far below the 3 to 6 mgs required daily to support a healthy skeleton, its joints and hormone levels.*

What are the benefits of adequate Boron?

It may help:

• It is critically important for calcium retention – to help eliminate negative calcium balance
• Fight osteoporosis and arthritis
• Reduce arthritic pain / osteoarthritis
• Strengthen bones and connective tissue, hair & nails
• Speed up wound healing
• As a chemopreventive (anti-cancer)
• Lessen anti-aging, anti-degenerative disease by supporting antioxidant enzyme activity, inhibiting collagenases. COLLAGENASE (kohl LAH jen ace) is an enzyme that breaks down collagen in damaged tissue and helps healthy tissue to grow. It may help wounds heal faster and supporting healthful hormone balance
• Improve Athletic performance
• Raise testosterone levels as much as 50% if needed in men in 60 days
• Increase DHEA and Vitamin-D-3 levels if needed in men and women especially in those who are deficient in vitamin D
• Postmenopausal women deficient in vitamin D-3 by increasing hormonal Vitamin D-3, testosterone, estradiol and DHEA
• Lower risk of Yeast infections
• Increase the amount of Magnesium that stays in your body – increasing blood levels of magnesium

How does Boron work in the body?

When ingested, Boron is converted to Boric acid and absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract; the body absorbs about 85% to 90% of ingested Boron.

The bones, nails, and hair have higher Boron levels than other body tissue in the body, while fat has lower levels. Boron is excreted mainly in the urine, but small amounts are excreted in the faeces, sweat, and breath

Dosage: How Much Boron Should I Take?

Always speak with a healthcare provider before taking a supplement to ensure that the supplement and dosage are appropriate for your individual needs.

There is no “confirmed” recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for boron, but a tolerable upper limit (TUL) was set at 20 milligrams daily. Most people consume less than 1 milligrams of boron per day through diet alone. Although Vegans and Vegetarians tend to have a slightly higher intake. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that an “acceptable safe range” of boron intake ranges from 1 to 13 milligrams daily.

The upper limit of intake for children varies by age, as follows: [1]

• 1 to 3 years old: 3 milligrams/day
• 4 to 8 years old: 6 milligrams/day
• 9 to 13 years old: 11 milligrams/day
• 14 to 18 years old: 17 milligrams/day

Although the few clinical trials published used a boron dose ranging from 1 milligram to 6 milligrams daily, it is generally believed to be safe between 1 and 20 milligrams daily.

FAQ:

Why is Boron recommended for Menopause?
Boron is a Hormone balancer – so taking it pre Menopause or during Menopause will help bring balance to your hormone levels and lessen the “hot flushes” and other various symptoms of Menopause. It is best if taken BEFORE even starting Menopause – as it has been found helpful in lessening the symptoms of Menopause, and helping increase Estrogen and progesterone naturally.

Why should a young person need Boron?
Teenagers have raging hormones – which are often not in balance mainly due to poor diets and high levels of toxicity. Taking Boron daily – helps with girls menstruation and the pain often associated with it, as well as helping boys to have a more even level of Testosterone and balanced hormones.

Why does Boron help for Osgood Schlatters (knee pain) in young people?
When teenagers they grow too fast – their ligaments and bones are often not growing at the same rates – this can cause tremendous pain and stress on joints – especially knees. Boron is known to not only reduce inflammation, but it plays a major role in joints and bones. It helps mineralization activity of osteoblasts (a type of cell that creates new “material” to build bones. It has also been shown to increase the absorption of Calcium & Magnesium necessary for bone health and tensility.

What is Boron good for?
Boron is a trace mineral that the body does not store for extended periods, so it needs to be consumed through diet or supplements. Some studies have suggested a relationship between Boron levels in the soil and the prevalence of osteoarthritis, as well as bone and joint health, and tooth and gum health too. 

Why is Boron recommended for Tooth decay & gum health?
Boron has been shown to improve bone and tissue repair and helping build cells in teeth, as well as reducing inflammation in gum disease naturally.

Who might benefit from taking Boron?
People, including athletes, may consider Boron as part of their dietary routine. Some studies suggest that Boron might play a role in supporting the metabolism of certain vitamins and hormones. Some research suggests that it may also benefit osteoarthritis and yeast infections.

Can Boron increase Testosterone in men?
Yes – studies have shown that it does in fact increase male Testosterone, but it is vital to take a natural form of Boron in order to stimulate the body’s natural hormone levels to function as they should. If a male does not exercise much and has a high fat diet or is overweight – an excess amount of Boron could lead to an increase in Estrogen (estradiol). It is therefore more highly recommended for men who exercise a lot and have a healthy weight and diet.

Can you take Boron supplements while pregnant?
Boron is safe to take if used in appropriate amounts. However, if taken in high quantities while pregnant, boric acid or boron supplements may not be safe for the foetus.

Is Boron good for arthritis?
Boron has been shown to be helpful for arthritis when taken in appropriate amounts. At least 3 milligrams per day of Boron may have anti-inflammatory effects, which can help with osteoarthritis, mainly due to the reduction in inflammation and the activating of healing of the cells in bones & joints. It has also been shown to increase the absorption of Calcium & Magnesium necessary for bone health and tensility. It is also shown to positively impact the body’s usage of testosterone, estrogen, and vitamin D.

Warning:

If on medication, check with your doctor before usage.

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All medical conditions must be diagnosed and treated by a qualified health professional. No medical claims are made. No claim or opinion is intended to be, nor should be construed to be, medical advice. Vibrant Health uses 100% certified organic ingredients whenever possible with whole food concentrates for maximum absorbability and efficacy. There is full label disclosure (no hidden ingredients or grouped blends). Our formulas are dairy & gluten free, contains no additives, preservatives, artificial flavourants, colourants or anything else unless it directly or indirectly benefits your health.

Precautions

If you have a history of estrogen-sensitive cancer or are on hormonal therapy, avoid taking large amounts of boron.
In addition, boron is eliminated primarily through the kidneys, so high doses should be avoided by people with kidney disease or problems with kidney function.