Boron is distributed throughout the body, with the highest concentration in the bone, fingernails, teeth, hair, spleen and thyroid.
It is involved in the metabolic functions of many key nutrients, including calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin D.
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.
It appears to either directly or indirectly affects the metabolism of calcium in bone and influences the composition and strength of bone.
Because of the role of boron in bone, studies in humans have focused on its potential role in the development of osteoporosis.
Boron enhances brain function, promotes alertness and plays a role in how the body utilizes energy from fats and sugars.
Boron has been shown to be able to replace iron in some if its functions, particularly in the healing of wounds, possibly by promoting intracellular protease activity particularly collagenase.
Boron is also required for healthy immune response. Boron is believed to act by regulating the normal inflammatory process by modulating the response of key immune cells to antigens.
The roles of boron in human nutrition
