Boron is needed in trace amounts for healthy bones and muscle growth because it assists in the production of natural steroids compounds within the body. It is also necessary for the metabolism of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Boron enhances brain function, promotes alertness and plays a role in how the body utilizes energy from fats and sugars. Most people are not deficient in boron. However, elderly people usually benefits from taking a supplement of 2 to 3 milligrams daily because they greater problems with calcium absorption. Boron deficiency accentuates vitamin D deficiency.Boron helps to prevent post menopausal osteoporosis and build muscle. New research indicates that taking supplemental boron can shrink prostate tumor size, lower blood levels of prostate specific antigen and may help prevent prostate cancer. Studies have shown that in areas of the world where the level of boron in the soil is low there are the greater numbers of people suffering from arthritis.
Boron is found naturally in apples, carrots, grapes, dark green leafy vegetables, raw nuts, pears and whole grains.Boron
