Boron vs Clomiphene for hormones
Short answer: For hormones, more users report improvement with Clomiphene — 95% of 64 reports, versus 88% of 77 for Boron.
Boron has 38 meta-analyses and 39 randomized trials on PubMed; Clomiphene has 218 and 531.
Based on 459 reports about Boron and 224 about Clomiphene. Not medical advice.
| Boron Supplement | Clomiphene Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 68%helped129 reports · high confidence | 53%helped76 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 38 / 39 | 218 / 531 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 88% (77) | 95% (64) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 88% (52) | 50% (10) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 71% (14) | 22% (23) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 88% (8) | 67% (6) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 75% (8) | 80% (5) |
| Common side effects | irritability, joint pain, fatigue, depression | mood swings, emotional, fatigue, vision sides |
| Typical dose reported | 10 mg / daily | Not listed |
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).
Nutrients, 2019 ↗“No one has mentioned Boron and Zinc. They make a very noticeable difference for me.”
Clomiphene citrate increased sperm concentration and motility and could be considered as a safe therapy for improving sperm parameters in infertile males.
Andrology, 2023 ↗“At 35 years old, I literally feel as good as I did in high school again in every aspect: motivation, libido, energy, wellbeing, etc.”
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