Boron

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Overview

Boron is a hard, metalloid Micromineral that is essential in human nutrition.

Health Benefits of Boron

Cardiovascular System

 Boron may be useful for the treatment of some types of Anemia.  [1] 

Excretory System

 Boron may help to prevent Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones.  [2]

Immune System

 Boron may exert protective effects against some types of Cancer:

 Boron may help to prevent Cancer - Prostate.  [3]

Metabolism

 Fatigue may occur as a result of Boron deficiency.  [4]

 Lethargy may occur as a result of Boron deficiency.  [5]

 Boron concentrates in the Parathyroid Glands.

 Boron concentrates in the Thyroid.

Musculoskeletal System

 Boron concentrates in the Bones.  [6]

 Boron may help to prevent and treat Gout.

 Boron (6 - 9 mg per day) may prevent or alleviate Osteoarthritis due to its effects on Calcium metabolism.  [7]

 Areas with low Boron soil levels are associated with high rates of Osteoarthritis, while areas with high Boron soil levels are associated with low rates of Osteoarthritis.

 Boron may help to prevent or alleviate Osteoporosis by enhancing Calcium absorption.  [8]

 Boron (6 - 9 mg per day of the Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate form of Boron) may alleviate some cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis.  [9] 

Nervous System

 Boron may increase Alertness due to its role in influencing Brain Wave patterns that govern Alertness.  [10]

 Boron deficiency may reduce Attention Span.  [11]

 Boron may be a powerful stimulant of the Brain and it may also normalize the Brain's electrical impulses:  [12]

 Boron may increase the generation of Alpha Waves in the Brain.  [13]

 Boron may reduce the generation of Theta Waves in the Brain. 

 Poor Coordination may occur as a result of Boron deficiency.  [14]

 Boron deficiency may cause Drowsiness due to excessive generation of Theta Waves in the Brain.  [15]

 Boron may increase the generation of Alpha Waves and may decrease the generation of Theta Waves within the Brain.

 Boron deficiency may cause Memory impairment:  [16]

 Poor Memory - Long-Term may occur as a result of Boron deficiency.  [17]

 Poor Memory - Short-Term may occur as a result of Boron deficiency.  [18]

 Boron may alleviate the Drowsiness associated with Narcolepsy by normalizing the electrical activities of the Brain.   

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