Boron vs Zinc for hormones
Short answer: For hormones, users rate them about the same: 88% report improvement with Boron (51 reports) and 89% with Zinc (63 reports).
Boron has 38 meta-analyses and 39 randomized trials on PubMed; Zinc has 220 and 555.
Based on 394 reports about Boron and 1,264 about Zinc. Not medical advice.
| Boron Supplement | Zinc Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 31 | 42 |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 71% | 61% |
| Reports | 394 | 1,264 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 38 / 39 | 220 / 555 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 100% (3) |
| Appetite % reporting improvement | — | 33% (3) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 62% (26) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 100% (6) | 71% (51) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | 82% (68) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 50% (2) | 73% (30) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 64% (11) | 80% (61) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | — | 20% (5) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 86% (7) | 90% (20) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 86% (7) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | 83% (6) | 56% (9) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | — | 0% (2) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 88% (49) | 88% (95) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 88% (51) | 89% (63) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 81% (32) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | — | 86% (28) |
| Common side effects | irritability, depression, brain fog, hair loss | nausea, fatigue, stomach issues, copper depletion |
| Typical dose reported | 10 mg / daily | 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.”
Acne patients have decreased serum zinc levels. Zinc is effective for the treatment of acne, particularly at decreasing the number of inflammatory papules, when used as monotherapy or as an adjunctive treatment.
Dermatol Ther, 2020 ↗“I had actual energy in the mornings for the first time I could remember.”
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