Thursday, December 27, 2012

Boron

Boron is a nonmetallic element is widely present in soil and water. 

The dietary intake of boron is about 1 or 2 mg per day.

Boron has the potential to influence a number of metabolic processes. Including calcium and bone metabolism.

Studies have also shown that boron has the ability to boost free testosterone when taken in a 10mg dose.

Source Citation (MLA 7th Edition)


Stoppani, Jim. "CFB: the new testosterone builder." Flex Oct. 2012: 136. Academic OneFile. Web. 18 Dec. 2012.
REFERENCES:1) J Trace Elem Med Biol, 2011 Jan, 25(1):54-8. Epub 2010 Dec 3, "Comparative effects of daily and weekly boron supplementation on plasma steroid hormones and proinflammatory cytokines"
2) Reprod Toxicol, 1997 Jan-Feb, 11(1):123-60, "An assessment of boric acid and borax using the IEHR Evaluative Process for Assessing Human Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity of Agents. Expert Scientific Committee"

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