mineral Minerals Oral

Boron

Boron is a trace mineral essential for bone health and hormone regulation.

Sci.Not specified {boron} amino acid chelate/fructoboron Boron (various) boron amino acid chelate/fructoboron boron chloride Boron chloride boron amino acid oligofructose complex Boron Fructo-Oligosaccharides boron trihydroxide Boron trihydroxide {boron} alpha-ketoglutarate boron alpha-ketoglutarate Boron Alpha-Ketoglutarate boron ascorbate Boron ascorbate {boron} picolinate boron picolinate Boron picolinate
8 forms
Oral

About Boron

Boron is a trace mineral that plays a crucial role in bone growth, hormone regulation, and various metabolic processes. It is involved in the maintenance of healthy bones and may influence the metabolism of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
24

At a glance

Approval status

supplement

Compare All Forms

8 forms

Compare supplement forms of Boron by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

High Moderate Low
Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Boron
  • CAS: 7440-42-8
  • Label category: Synthetic (Chelated)
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Boron (various)
  • DSLD group id: 7011
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Boron Alpha-Ketoglutarate — — — View →
Boron ascorbate — — — View →
Boron chloride — — — View →
Boron Fructo-Oligosaccharides — — — View →
Boron picolinate — — — View →
Boron trihydroxide — — — View →

Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Boron Citrate, Boron Glycinate

Type: Minerals

Inorganic elements essential for various physiological functions including bone formation, nerve function, and enzyme activity.

Absorption: Minerals often compete for absorption. Chelated forms generally have better bioavailability.

Interactions: High doses of some minerals can interfere with absorption of others. Some minerals can interact with medications.

Watch out for

Possible interactions or cautions — talk to a healthcare provider if unsure.

  • May interact with calcium and magnesium metabolism

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Boron forms:

Bone Health Hormonal Balance Hormone Regulation

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Boron forms:

None How serious: None Skin Irritation How serious: Mild Gastrointestinal Distress How serious: low Diarrhea How serious: Mild Nausea How serious: Mild

What does the research say?

Research indicates that boron is important for bone health, influencing the metabolism of key minerals and potentially affecting hormone levels.