Boron [EU]

Boron is a great supplement for a multitude of reasons. It can:

  • Increase free testosterone by lowering SHBG
  • Significantly reduce important inflammatory markers
  • Improve the absorption of Magnesium and Calcium
  • Improve bone health
  • Reduce the breakdown of vitamin D
  • Protect against pesticide-induced oxidative stress and heavy-metal toxicity

Moreover, it is a cheap supplement, with a high safety margin.

Dosages used in studies are typically between 6 – 12 mg/day.

The upper safe limit seems to be around 20 mg/day, while the minimum effective dosage seems to be around 3 mg/day.

When you’re in the EU, Swanson is one of your best options for Boron. Click buy product to check it out.

Description

Boron is a mineral with a surprising number of great benefits.

It is mostly known for its ability to decrease Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) [study]. This compound SHBG binds up your free (active) testosterone. By reducing it, you’ll have more free active testosterone floating around your body, increasing the effects we know testosterone brings with it.

Besides increasing free testosterone by lowering SHBG, Boron has been shown to

  • Significantly reduce important inflammatory markers
  • Improve the absorption of Magnesium and Calcium
  • Improve bone health
  • Reduce the breakdown of vitamin D
  • Protect against pesticide-induced oxidative stress and heavy-metal toxicity

For a breakdown of the science, check out this review.