Boron vs Nolvadex for hormones
Short answer: For hormones, more users report improvement with Nolvadex — 97% of 36 reports, versus 88% of 51 for Boron.
Boron has 38 meta-analyses and 39 randomized trials on PubMed; Nolvadex has 6 and 22.
Based on 394 reports about Boron and 189 about Nolvadex. Not medical advice.
| Boron Supplement | Nolvadex Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 31 | 47 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 71% | 70% |
| Reports | 394 | 189 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 38 / 39 | 6 / 22 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | — |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | — |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (6) | 100% (3) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | — |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | — |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 64% (11) | — |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 86% (7) | 50% (2) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | — |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 83% (6) | — |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 88% (49) | 100% (2) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 88% (51) | 97% (36) |
| Common side effects | irritability, depression, brain fog, hair loss | fatigue, depression, mood swings, brain fog |
| Typical dose reported | 10 mg / daily | 20 mg / daily |
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.”
The current debate is centered on whether the optimal strategy is to give an aromatase inhibitor initially or after several years of tamoxifen treatment. Multiple important questions remain, including the predictive value of molecular markers such as progesterone receptor, the optimal duration of aromatase inhibitor therapy, the long-term adverse effects, and the relative efficacy and toxicity of the different aromatase inhibitors.
Clin Cancer Res, 2006 ↗“This is now 2nd day on nolva and I swaer my balls are about back to normal. Energy is a bit better”
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