| Gender | Age | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 years | Male | 3 mg/day |
| 1-3 years | Female | 3 mg/day |
| 4-8 years | Male | 6 mg/day |
| 4-8 years | Female | 6 mg/day |
| 9-13 years | Male | 11 mg/day |
| 9-13 years | Female | 11 mg/day |
| 14-18 years | Male | 17 mg/day |
| 14-18 years | Female | 17 mg/day |
| 19 years and older | Male | 20 mg/day |
| 19 years and older | Female | 20 mg/day |
| Pregnant and lactating women 14-18 years | Female | 17 mg/day |
| Pregnant and lactating women 19 years and older | Female | 20 mg/day |
This trace element is found mostly in bone tissue of humans and animals. Its role in the body is not yet studied enough, but its importance for health has been proved. Boron is used as a supplement.
It seems to stimulate absorbing fats, glucose, calcium, magnesium, copper, and other minerals from the food people eat. Boron enlarges levels of oestrogen which is thought to be necessary for brain and bones. It probably takes part in building bone tissue and cell membranes and has a positive effect on duration of life.
Boric acid kills yeast causing various vaginal infections, so it is widely used in medicine.
Boron also is means of treating osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, improving muscle coordination and mental ability, enlarging levels of testosterone, and building muscles and bones.
In general, it is difficult to value the effectiveness of this mineral for these purposes, because there is lack of authoritative evidence of its efficiency.
Supposedly, lack of boron can cause problems with bones and growth retardation.
Taking too much supplements with boron can reduce men’s fertility. Its large amounts are poisonous and lead to skin inflammation, tremors, depression, vomiting, convulsions, diarrhea, irritability, anemia, and other side effects.
Boron is contained in many digestible fruits, vegetables, and nuts. You will get the necessary amount of the mineral from a varied diet. Take into account that it is not easy for your kidneys to flush out this element.
You should not take supplements containing boron for a long time, as they can be harmful. It can act like oestrogen, so be careful if you have health issues that can be worsened by oestrogen. Do not take boron if you suffer from kidney disease.