Boron research for humans is relatively new. Consequently, boron is not yet FDA classified as an essential nutrient for humans. Boron affects the body in a surprising number of areas. Boron is a regulator that enables more heavily studied enzymes and minerals to function better.
Boron supports production of normal cells throughout the body. It supports enzymes that are required for good muscle mass.
Boron is essential to bone metabolism. It is a conservator of magnesium and calcium and phosphorus to keep them in the bone, thereby supporting bone density. Boron supports utilization of vitamin D, increasing the biological half-life and bioavailability of vitamin D and E, which in turn supports good bone metabolism. Boron supports normal limb development, normal growth plate maturation and good bone trabecula. It supports good bone healing and regeneration--a constant process in the body--and healthy, comfortable, freely moving joints.
Boron supports copper utilization by the body. Boron decreases urinary output of magnesium and calcium, seemingly adjusting release of one in response to available amount of the other in the body.
Boron supports a healthy nervous system. It promotes alertness. Good motor speed, dexterity and eye-hand coordination and long-term and short-term memory are supported by boron.
Boron is critical for relaxation of heart muscle, relaxation of arteries, and for the electrical conductivity of the heart. Boron’s induction of tissue mineralization also underlies boron’s beneficial effects on wound healing due to boron's direct actions on specific enzymes found in fibroblasts.
Boron supports healthy levels of C-reactive protein, SOD, glutathione peroxidase, and protects against heavy-metal toxicity. It supports body production of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), which is another "assistant" to key body processes.
