Category Archives: Boron

The Physiological Effects of Boron

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The physiological effects of boron can be evidenced in studies that have investigated the effects of boron deficiencies in humans and animals. For example, in rats, chickens and humans, boron deficiencies have been observed and the symptoms recorded. The main … Continue reading →

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Boron For Athletes: Testosterone

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Some evidence suggests that borion supplements may cause elevations in testosterone levels in animals and humans. However, this is controversial and studies disagree on the efficacy of boron supplementation for testosterone increases. One study on humans administered 10 mg per … Continue reading →

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How Might Boron Supplementation Affect Testosterone Levels?

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Evidence from rat studies suggests that boron may be able to raise testosterone levels. How this occurs is not fully understood. However, boron is known to be required for the synthesis of steroid hormones including testosterone. This then may explain … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Boron Supplementation On Testosterone

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Robert Barrington

A number of supplements that purport to raise testosterone levels in humans contain boron. One of the suggestions made by the manufacturers is that boron supplementation can raise testosterone levels. However, a number of well designed studies have shown this … Continue reading →

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Can Boron Increase Testosterone and Build Muscle?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Boron and Testosterone

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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The Role of Boron In Mental Health

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Boron is an essential trace mineral that is most often associated with bone health. However, boron also plays an important role in mineral and lipid metabolism, energy utilisation and immune function. Only recently has boron obtained mainstream essential status in … Continue reading →

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Do You Want Free Testosterone? Boron May Be The Answer

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Diet can have a strong influence on the synthesis, storage and metabolism of testosterone. Chemically testosterone is a steroid hormone derived from the classic and easily recognisable cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring, and in this regard is similar to other steroid hormones such … Continue reading →

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