Boron
Also known as: Boron glycinate, Calcium fructoborate
Boron is a trace element found in foods like fruits, nuts, and legumes. It appears in discussions of bone wellness and mineral metabolism, but human evidence for supplementation is limited and no established requirement exists. Because it is a trace mineral, staying well under commonly cited upper limits matters more than taking more.
Snapshot
What this page can tell you: Commonly discussed timing, food notes, caution categories, and an honest note on how much source review this entry still needs.
What it cannot: Whether this is appropriate for you personally, or that it treats, prevents, or cures any condition. Informational only — discuss with a clinician or pharmacist.
🕒 Timing
When: With a meal
Food: With food
Commonly taken with food; timing is otherwise flexible.
💊 Common use range
1–3 mg
A commonly cited adult upper limit is around 20 mg/day from all sources — verify this figure, and remember multivitamins may already include boron.
Ranges are informational, not a recommended dose. Talk to a professional about what is right for you.
⚠️ Commonly noted interactions (supplements)
None listed.
Often about absorption or timing rather than danger — separating doses is common. This list is not exhaustive.
🧭 Caution level
- Mineral spacing considerations
- Commonly discussed upper limit
- Evidence not fully source-reviewed yet
Caution level is an informational summary of commonly discussed caution categories and doses — not a safety rating, approval, or medical advice. Low caution does not mean safe for you.
🩺 Medication caution categories
None flagged here, but always review your full routine with a professional.
🏥 Surgery & procedure caution
Not a well-established surgical concern; share your full supplement list with your care team.
If you have a procedure scheduled, bring your full supplement list to your surgical and anesthesia team. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your clinician tells you to. Do not start or stop supplements based only on this app.
✅ Quality checklist
- Prefer products with third-party testing or a certificate of analysis (COA).
- Check the label for the exact form and the elemental or active amount per serving.
🧩 Commonly paired with
🔁 Alternatives
None listed.
🗣️ Questions for a professional
- Is there any evidence-based reason for me to supplement boron beyond a normal diet?
🔬 Evidence snapshot
Overall evidence level here is listed as "Limited evidence". A detailed, source-reviewed evidence summary has not been completed yet.
🧪 Forms & quality
Needs evidence review — no source-reviewed information yet. We only show dose and monitoring details after they have been checked against reputable sources.
See the supplement glossary for what form names like "L-", chelated, or standardized extract mean.
📏 Dose & monitoring
Needs evidence review — no source-reviewed information yet. We only show dose and monitoring details after they have been checked against reputable sources.
Evidence vs. burden: Not yet reviewed
😐 Commonly reported side effects
- Uncommon at low doses; high intakes are associated with digestive upset and other effects
Non-exhaustive and individual.
🔄 Cycling & breaks
No established cycling pattern.
📅 Daily use notes
Check whether your multivitamin already contains boron before adding a standalone product.
📋 Source review status
Needs evidence review
Placeholder — verify with the NIH ODS boron fact sheet before publishing.
Research backlog (queries to verify):
- boron supplementation bone health human evidence
- boron tolerable upper intake level adults
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