Boron
December 27, 2011 by Linda Lazarides
Filed under Elements
Keywords: calcium retention, bone health
Functions
- May be involved in bone mineralization
- May help to reduce calcium loss from urine in postmenopausal women
Good food sources
- Apples
- Pears
- Prunes
- Pulses
- Raisins
- Tomatoes
Deficiency symptoms
Not known, but may include osteoporosis and menopausal symptoms.
Preventing deficiency
Consumption of good food sources and vegetables generally.
Comments
It is not yet considered proven that boron is an essential nutrient for man. However there is some evidence that boron is protective of bone minerals, and countries with the highest boron intake due to high soil levels (Israel and parts of some other countries) have the lowest incidence of arthritis.
Information compiled by Linda Lazarides
Naturopathic Nutritionist, Author, Educator
Linda Lazarides is Course Director of the School of Modern Naturopathy and author of eight books on health, nutrition and naturopathy.
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