Boron
Food Sources: Fruits and vegetables.
Adult Female ( RDA ): No RDA
Types Available: Boron aspartate and boron citrate.
Beneficial Effects: Boron is a trace nutrient. But many Americans may not be getting enough in their diets. Boron is necessary for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It probably does this by activating vitamin D and estrogen. One study showed that postmenopausal women who took 3mg. of boron a day decreased the amount of calcium lost in their urine and increased their estrogen levels. Larger studies of boron's effects in the menopause are needed.
Dosage: 3-9 mg a day.
Precautions: Boron is safe at recommended levels.
