Overview
Boron for hormone modulation.
- 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
- 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.
- · Reduces SHBG
- · raises free testosterone
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Boron Citrate influences androgen signaling, prostate health, or male reproductive function.
Boron Citrate contributes to bone mineralization, osteoblast activity, or calcium-phosphate homeostasis.
Evidence-based benefits
Raises free T 25%
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Well tolerated
Drug interactions
Supplement interactions
- A high-quality multivitaminCovers micronutrient cofactors that support most supplement pathways.
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)Foundational anti-inflammatory support that complements most regimens.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Clinical review
Multiple hormone benefits.
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