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BORON
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Boron is used
for
the normal growth and
renewal of bone and muscle
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BORON |
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Boron is beneficial
for premenopausal
women |
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Boron is a mineral
that is needed in
small amounts by the
body and is
therefore called a
trace mineral. It
is needed for the
normal growth and
renewal of bone and
muscle. It supports
bone growth by
aiding in the
conversion of
vitamin D into its
active form. Vitamin
D then regulates the
uptake of bone
building minerals in
the intestine and
oversees the cells
that regulate the
process of bone
renewal. |
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Boron keeps levels
of calcium and
magnesium balanced
in the body and thus
supports the normal
functioning of
muscles.
Finally, boron
facilitates the
production of
hormones, like
estrogen and
testosterone.
Estrogen enhances
the activity of
bone-building osteoclasts
and testosterone
increases the body’s
muscle building
abilities.
Boron is commonly
recommended by
natural health care
practitioners for
osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid
arthritis.
In Canada
the use of boron was
recently approved
for sale. It is
difficult to find
boron in
multivitamin/mineral
supplements or bone
supporting formulas,
but a few do exist.
Boron may also be
available as a
single mineral in
tablet form.
Chelated or citrated
boron supplements
are easier for the
body to use.
Chelated simply
means that boron is
bonded to a protein
molecule, for
example aspartate or
glycinate, and
citrated means that
boron is bonded to a
citrate molecule.
Both processes
enhance boron’s
absorption in the
intestinal tract.
Boron is not
depleted by
conventional
medication nor are
there any reported
drug-nutrient
reactions with
boron. |
Boron –
QUICK FACTS
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FOOD SOURCES
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Apples,
carrots,
grapes, dark
leafy green
vegetables,
raw nuts,
pears, whole
grains. |
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DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS |
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Bone
demineralization. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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3mg daily.
Do not
exceed 6mg
daily.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner. |
WORKS WELL
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Calcium,
phosphorus,
magnesium,
vitamin D. |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Signs of
toxicity are
nausea,
diarrhea,
skin rashes
and fatigue.
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2001 - 2011. For educational
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that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
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see fit, that the information on
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