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Boron side effects

Across 459 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 14 times (about 3 per 100 reports). The most common: irritability, joint pain, fatigue. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Boron is safe for you.

Reported side effects

irritability3
joint pain2
fatigue2
depression2
brain fog2
hair loss1
diarrhea1
down effect1

What got worse for some people

In their own words

“I’ve tried LJ100 tongkat ali (recently 200-300mg most days) and boron and neither of them seem to do much. Mild improvement at best.”
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“Yes ive tried boron 10 mg a day, and it seemed to make it worse.”
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“I've tried to tackle the high SHBG using Boron and Stinging nettle root extract for about a month, but I haven't really felt any difference from it.”
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“my energy levels are off the charts, my EQ went from a 6 to 9, my sex drive went from a 4 to an 8 and I have leaned out (probably from 15% body fat to 11-12%)”
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“ED is gone. People say my voice is deeper. improved mood. I want sex again. I'm going bald damn fast. i'm losing 100 hairs at a time.”
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“Boron destroyed my drive. Got off it immediately when i noticed that.”
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Is Boron safe? What the research covers

AResearch: Strong38 meta-analyses · 39 randomized trials on PubMed
BMC Med · 2009
Trace elements in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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.

Boron side effects: what 459 users report — PlainPill