People mainly take Boron for libido, hormones, mood. Based on 270 first-hand reports and 38 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #365 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 71% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
3+ meta-analyses or systematic reviews and 10+ randomized controlled trials in humans. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Regardless, some MTEs may possess the potential to improve athletic performance, but more high quality research is required before support for these MTEs can be given. PROSPERO preregistered (CRD42018090502).
PubMed 30909645 ↗Conclusion: This review highlights that engaging in exercise and activity programs may provide a meaningful avenue for improving chronic and functional disease burden in later life by promoting appetite control and balanced energy intake. Recommendations for future research include investigations of appetite in response to varied exercise modalities within more diverse and representative samples of older adults.
PubMed 34869516 ↗Conclusion: Average blood levels of biologically important trace elements were substantially different in hemodialysis patients, compared with healthy controls. Since both deficiency and excess of trace elements are potentially harmful yet amenable to therapy, the hypothesis that trace element status influences the risk of adverse clinical outcomes is worthy of investigation.
PubMed 19454005 ↗Conclusion: This meta-analysis suggests that topical PDE4 inhibitors are a safe and effective treatment for mild to moderate AD. Current evidence supports the use of crisaborole or AN2898 as the choice of maintenance or sequential therapy for mild to moderate AD.
PubMed 30916723 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“try boron:”
“I wanted to get him boron as I watched a video which said it helps with arthritis but then I realized it could accelerated hair loss”
“Boron 10mg day”
“Boron, Ashwagandha, Creatine + HMB, Multivitamin, and Pre/Post/Pro-biotic fiber gummies.”
“Boron”
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