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Boron Citrate

Boron for hormone modulation.

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Overview

Boron for hormone modulation.

Natural sources
  • Whole foods (leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, seafood, animal proteins)
  • Fortified foods such as cereals, breads, plant milks, and table salt
  • Mineral supplements as chelates, citrates, glycinates, or inorganic salts
Common forms
  • Chelated form (glycinate, bisglycinate, citrate, malate)
  • Inorganic salt (oxide, sulfate, chloride)
  • Liquid ionic solution
  • Topical or transdermal preparation

Mechanism of action

Reduces SHBG; raises free testosterone.

Pathways
  • · Reduces SHBG
  • · raises free testosterone

Effects on the body

Increases
free T 25%

Organ system effects

Reproductive

Boron Citrate influences androgen signaling, prostate health, or male reproductive function.

Bones

Boron Citrate contributes to bone mineralization, osteoblast activity, or calcium-phosphate homeostasis.

Evidence-based benefits

Raises free T 25%

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · Well tolerated
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      Prescription medications (general)
      Always disclose Boron Citrate use to your prescriber — additive, antagonistic, or pharmacokinetic interactions are possible.
      minor

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with
      • A high-quality multivitamin
        Covers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
      • Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
        Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.
      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      3–10 mg
      Best form
      Most evidence is based on the chelated form (glycinate, bisglycinate, citrate, malate) form.
      Timing
      Consistent daily timing recommended; split larger doses if GI tolerance is a concern.
      With food?
      Either with or without food.

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      Scientific evidence8Show studies
      Systematic reviewIntegr Med (Encinitas) · 2015

      Boron supplementation

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      Clinical review

      Key findings

      Multiple hormone benefits.

      Open study
      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Boron Citrate — Raises free T 25%

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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