Supplement reference
Boron
A sourced reference on Boron identity, evidence limits and safety context.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
About this source check
AI-assisted editorial source checking covers the cited material and its stated limits. It is not a systematic review, verification of a supplied product, or clinical sign-off.
Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
Identity and product form
Boron is a trace element found in foods and supplements. The supplement form should be clear because different boron compounds are marketed.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
What the reviewed evidence can and cannot show
NIH’s boron fact sheet describes the nutrient and the limits of available evidence. This review does not support testosterone, bone-treatment, or cognitive claims from a generic boron product.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
Safety and limits
Boron has upper-intake guidance in NIH material. This page provides no dose or indication; people with kidney disease, pregnancy, or medicine use should seek individual advice.
Sources: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements
Published sources
- Boron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Current NIH fact sheet; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Nutrient or performance-research context and relevant safety limits.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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