Boron
Mineral ·Exploratory record · not publication-reviewed ·Updated July 13, 2026
Trace mineral studied for bone-mineral, vitamin D, magnesium, and selected hormone-marker contexts.
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What the research says.
A quick, data-only summary. The full evidence, dosing, and sources are below.
Boron is a mineral most often used for bone-mineral support, vitamin d metabolism research, hormone-marker research. NutriStack rates the overall evidence as emerging. A typical adult dose is 3–6 mg daily, commonly taken as boron citrate or boron glycinate. This profile indexes 16 sources.
The bottom line
Evidence rating emerging. Most-documented uses: bone-mineral support, vitamin d metabolism research, hormone-marker research. 16 sources indexed (1987–2025), with 0 interaction records on file.
How it works, mechanistically.
Core mechanism
May influence mineral metabolism, vitamin D hydroxylation, cell-membrane biology, and steroid-hormone markers in small or context-specific studies; effects are not reliable testosterone claims.6,8
Dosing & protocol.
What it actually costs.
Real-world pricing across three quality tiers. Assumes Boron Citrate / Glycinate.
Assumes 3-6 mg/day. Vendor basis: NOW/iHerb, Vitacost, Life Extension, and Amazon marketplace; boron is inexpensive except in mineral complexes. Updated 2026-05-28.
The same dose, as food.
How much you'd eat to match a supplemental dose.
Boron content varies with soil and growing region.
Full safety detail.
Sources, by evidence tier.
Numbered references. Citations throughout the page link here.
Meta-analyses & systematic reviews
1- 1Boron compound administration; A novel agent in weight management: A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal studiesSource linkedPMIDDoaei S, Gholami S, Khajeh M et al. · J Trace Elem Med Biol · 2022
Randomized controlled trials
5- 2The Effect of Boron Supplementation on Kidney Stones in Patients With Nephrolithiasis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled TrialPMIDVousoughi G, Soleimanzadeh H, Radkhah N et al. · Food science & nutrition · 2025
Vousoughi G, Soleimanzadeh H, Radkhah N et al.. The Effect of Boron Supplementation on Kidney Stones in Patients With Nephrolithiasis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Food science & nutrition. 2025
- 3Effects of boron citrate supplementation on cardiometabolic factors, inflammatory biomarkers and anthropometric measures in obese patients: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind clinical trialPMIDNaemi M, Naghshi S, Rostami S et al. · BMJ open · 2023
Naemi M, Naghshi S, Rostami S et al.. Effects of boron citrate supplementation on cardiometabolic factors, inflammatory biomarkers and anthropometric measures in obese patients: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind clinical trial. BMJ open. 2023
- 4Possible therapeutic effects of boron citrate and oleoylethanolamide supplementation in patients with COVID-19: A pilot randomized, double-blind, clinical trialPMIDAkbari N, Ostadrahimi A, Tutunchi H et al. · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2022
Akbari N, Ostadrahimi A, Tutunchi H et al.. Possible therapeutic effects of boron citrate and oleoylethanolamide supplementation in patients with COVID-19: A pilot randomized, double-blind, clinical trial. Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS). 2022
- 5Comparative effects of daily and weekly boron supplementation on plasma steroid hormones and proinflammatory cytokinesPMIDNaghii MR et al. · J Trace Elem Med Biol · 2011
Small/context-specific studies reported changes in hormone markers; do not present boron as a reliable testosterone-increasing supplement.
- 6Effect of dietary boron on mineral, estrogen, and testosterone metabolism in postmenopausal womenPMIDNielsen FH et al. · FASEB J · 1987
Small/context-specific studies reported changes in hormone markers; do not present boron as a reliable testosterone-increasing supplement.
Reviews & position papers
9- 7Moderate dietary boron supplementation improved growth performance, crude protein digestibility and diarrhea index in weaner pigs regardless of the sanitary conditionPMIDCho HM, Macelline SP, Wickramasuriya SS et al. · Animal bioscience · 2022
Cho HM, Macelline SP, Wickramasuriya SS et al.. Moderate dietary boron supplementation improved growth performance, crude protein digestibility and diarrhea index in weaner pigs regardless of the sanitary condition. Animal bioscience. 2022
- 8Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Dietary Supplementation to Prevent Bone Mineral Density Loss: A Food PyramidPMIDRondanelli M, Faliva MA, Barrile GC et al. · Nutrients · 2021
Review recommends that when daily requirements cannot be satisfied through diet, calcium, vitamin D, boron, omega 3, and isoflavones supplementation could be an effective strategy for osteopenia/osteoporosis patients with a great benefit/cost ratio.
- 9Pivotal role of boron supplementation on bone health: A narrative reviewPMIDPizzorno L · J Trace Elem Med Biol · 2020
Small/context-specific studies reported changes in hormone markers; do not present boron as a reliable testosterone-increasing supplement.
- 10The Role of Mineral and Trace Element Supplementation in Exercise and Athletic Performance: A Systematic ReviewPMIDHeffernan SM, Horner K, De Vito G, Conway GE · Nutrients · 2019
Only 4 studies on boron supplementation and exercise were identified. Currently there is little evidence to support boron supplementation for improving physiological markers of athletic performance. More high quality research is required.
- 11Influence of boron supplementation on performance, immunity and antioxidant status of lambs fed diets with or without adequate level of calciumPMIDBhasker TV, Gowda NKS, Pal DT et al. · PloS one · 2017
Bhasker TV, Gowda NKS, Pal DT et al.. Influence of boron supplementation on performance, immunity and antioxidant status of lambs fed diets with or without adequate level of calcium. PloS one. 2017
- 12Nothing Boring About BoronPMIDPizzorno L · Integr Med (Encinitas) · 2015
Small/context-specific studies reported changes in hormone markers; do not present boron as a reliable testosterone-increasing supplement.
- 13Effects of Dietary Cadmium and Boron Supplementation on Performance, Eggshell Quality and Mineral Concentrations of Bone in Laying HensPMIDOlgun O, Bahtiyarca Y · Biological trace element research · 2015
Olgun O, Bahtiyarca Y. Effects of Dietary Cadmium and Boron Supplementation on Performance, Eggshell Quality and Mineral Concentrations of Bone in Laying Hens. Biological trace element research. 2015
- 14Up-regulatory impact of boron on vitamin D function -- does it reflect inhibition of 24-hydroxylase?PMIDMiljkovic D et al. · Med Hypotheses · 2004
Boron may potentiate vitamin D protection through inhibition of microsomal enzymes that catabolize 25-hydroxyvitamin D
- 15Essentiality of boron for healthy bones and jointsPMIDNewnham RE · Environ Health Perspect · 1994
50% of subjects on 6 mg boron/day improved vs 10% on placebo; arthritis incidence 0-10% in high boron areas vs 20-70% in low boron areas
Common questions.
Quick answers about Boron, drawn from the data on this page.
What is Boron?
Trace mineral studied for bone-mineral, vitamin D, magnesium, and selected hormone-marker contexts.
What is Boron used for?
Commonly cited benefits of Boron include: Bone-mineral support; Vitamin D metabolism research; Hormone-marker research; Joint-health research. NutriStack rates the overall evidence as emerging.
What is a typical dose of Boron?
A typical adult dose of Boron is 3–6 mg daily. The commonly recommended form is Boron citrate or boron glycinate. These are general ranges, not personalized advice; confirm the right dose with a clinician.
What are the side effects of Boron?
Reported side effects include gi upset at high doses, nausea. This is educational information; check with a healthcare professional before use.
How strong is the evidence for Boron?
NutriStack rates this as Emerging, meaning early RCT signal, mechanistic data, or limited human evidence. Full tier criteria are at https://nutristackapp.com/methodology/evidence-tiers.
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