D
Body Fat
No effect
1 study19 participants
none
?
Free Testosterone
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Muscle Mass
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Strength
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Testosterone
19 participants
βImproves
Boron
Boron is a trace mineral often marketed for testosterone enhancement, but this claim lacks strong support. B-GRADE for C-reactive protein reduction (3 studies, 178 participants, moderate decrease). C-GRADE for estrogen effects (mixed), dysmenorrhea symptoms (moderate improvement), CRP in arthritis contexts, and knee pain. D-GRADE for blood glucose, body fat, and serum calcium (no effect). Anti-inflammatory effects are the most consistent finding. Testosterone claims are based on weak evidence from very small studies.
Quick Answer
What it is
Boron is a trace mineral often marketed for testosterone enhancement, but this claim lacks strong support. B-GRADE for C-reactive protein reduction (3 studies, 178 participants, moderate decrease).
Key findings
- Grade B: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (Immune Health)
- Grade C: Estrogen (Menopause)
- Grade C: Dysmenorrhea Symptoms (Primary Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps))
Safety
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βΉοΈ Quick Facts: Boron
Quick Facts: Boron
- Best Evidence:Grade B
- Conditions Studied:15
- Research Outcomes:80
- Grade B Findings:1
- Key Effect:Immune Health
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B1
C10
D7
15 conditions Β· 80 outcomes
Detailed Outcomes
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B
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Moderate Decrease
178 participants
moderateβImproves
D
Blood glucose
No effect
1 study90 participants
none
?
Interleukin 6
2 studies170 participants
βWorsens
?
Cortisol
1 study8 participants
βWorsens
?
DHT
1 study8 participants
βImproves
?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
1 study80 participants
βWorsens
?
Estrogen
8 participants
βWorsens
?
Free Testosterone
1 study8 participants
βImproves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study90 participants
βImproves
?
Inflammation
1 study8 participants
βWorsens
?
Interleukin 1-alpha
1 study80 participants
βImproves
?
Interleukin 1-beta
1 study90 participants
βWorsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study90 participants
βWorsens
?
Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1
1 study90 participants
βImproves
?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
1 study80 participants
βWorsens
?
Testosterone
8 participants
βImproves
?
TNF-Alpha
1 study80 participants
βWorsens
?
Triglycerides
90 participants
βWorsens
C
Estrogen
Mixed effect
59 participants
?
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
1 study46 participants
βImproves
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study46 participants
βWorsens
?
Serum T3
1 study46 participants
βImproves
?
Serum T4
1 study46 participants
βImproves
?
Testosterone
13 participants
βImproves
?
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
1 study46 participants
βImproves
?
White Blood Cell Count
1 study46 participants
βImproves
C
Estrogen
Mixed effect
13 participants
?
Testosterone
13 participants
βImproves
C
Dysmenorrhea Symptoms
Moderate Improvement
118 participants
moderateβImproves
?
PMS Symptoms
1 study118 participants
βWorsens
C
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Moderate Decrease
72 participants
moderateβImproves
?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
1 study72 participants
βWorsens
?
Fibrinogen
1 study72 participants
βImproves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study72 participants
βImproves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study72 participants
βWorsens
?
Total cholesterol
72 participants
βWorsens
C
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Moderate Decrease
80 participants
moderateβImproves
?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
1 study80 participants
βWorsens
?
Interleukin 1-alpha
1 study80 participants
βImproves
?
Interleukin 6
1 study80 participants
βWorsens
?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
1 study80 participants
βWorsens
?
TNF-Alpha
1 study80 participants
βWorsens
C
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Moderate Decrease
116 participants
moderateβImproves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study116 participants
βImproves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study116 participants
βWorsens
?
N-terminal Prohormone of Brain Natriuretic Peptide
1 study116 participants
βImproves
?
Total cholesterol
116 participants
βWorsens
?
Triglycerides
116 participants
βWorsens
C
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Moderate Decrease
8 participants
moderateβImproves
C
Pain
Moderate Improvement
60 participants
moderateβImproves
C
Range of Motion
Moderate Increase
1 study60 participants
moderateβImproves
C
Kidney Stone Symptoms
Small Improvement
14 participants
smallβImproves
D
Serum Calcium
No effect
1 study28 participants
none
?
Serum Magnesium
28 participants
βImproves
D
Blood glucose
No effect
1 study90 participants
none
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
90 participants
βWorsens
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study90 participants
βImproves
?
Homocysteine
1 study90 participants
βWorsens
?
Interleukin 1-beta
1 study90 participants
βWorsens
?
Interleukin 6
1 study90 participants
βWorsens
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study90 participants
βWorsens
?
Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1
1 study90 participants
βImproves
?
Total cholesterol
90 participants
βWorsens
?
Triglycerides
90 participants
βWorsens
D
Body Fat
No effect
1 study19 participants
none
D
Body Fat
No effect
1 study19 participants
none
?
Free Testosterone
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Muscle Mass
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Strength
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Testosterone
19 participants
βImproves
D
Body Fat
No effect
1 study19 participants
none
?
Free Testosterone
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Muscle Mass
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Strength
1 study19 participants
βImproves
?
Testosterone
19 participants
βImproves
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (11)
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