Boron
Trace mineralsYour intake
What each level of boron does
Approximate dose-response bands. Individual response varies — these are starting points, not prescriptions.
- Severely lowYOU ARE HERE0 mg – 0.99 mg
Well below target. Risk of deficiency symptoms tied to bone · hormones.
- Insufficient0.99 mg – 3 mg
Below the recommended daily target. Long-term adequacy not assured.
- Adequate3 mg – 4.5 mg
Daily target met. Standard nutritional support for bone · hormones.
- Therapeutic4.5 mg – 6 mg
Common for specific health goals. Check the evidence for your situation before sustaining this level.
- High6 mg – 20 mg
Approaching the tolerable upper limit. Monitor and consider clinical guidance.
- Over upper limit20 mg – +
Above the tolerable upper limit. Risk of adverse effects — back off or consult a clinician.
Close the gap
You're at 0% of your boron target. The biggest single-serving sources to top it off:
- Boron Glycinate Capsules92Nootropics Depot · +6 mg (200% of target) · per serving
- Advanced Bone Support92Thorne · +6 mg (200% of target) · per serving
- Men's Multi 50+93Thorne · +3 mg (100% of target) · per serving
- Advanced Nutrients92Thorne · +3 mg (100% of target) · per serving
- BULK Pre-Workout91Transparent Labs · +3 mg (100% of target) · per serving
About Boron
Trace mineral; bone density, calcium/magnesium metabolism, and free testosterone/estrogen balance. Common dose 3–6 mg/day.
- Role
- Bone · hormones
- Daily target
- 3 mg (TR)
- Upper limit
- 20 mg
- Also called
- boron, boron glycinate, boron citrate, boron aspartate, calcium fructoborate