MineralNo.024
Boron
Bone metabolism, hormone support (marketed).
Typical / RDANo RDA
Upper limit20 mg
EvidenceLimited
How to take it
Timing With a mealFood OptionalForm Boron citrate
What to know
A trace element with no official requirement. Marketed for bone and testosterone with limited human evidence. Easily obtained from fruits, nuts, and legumes.
Interactions & cautions
- Low risk within the limit; benefit beyond diet is unproven.
Do you actually need it?
No established need; diet supplies trace amounts.
Reference values: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, adult general population. Educational information only — not medical advice. Confirm with a healthcare professional.