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Is boron nutritionally relevant?

Forrest H Nielsen1

  • 1US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9034, USA. forrest.nielsen@ars.usda.gov

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Boron is an essential element for higher animals, crucial for bone health, brain function, and immune response. Low boron intake is a nutritional concern, preventable with diets rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and pulses.

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  • Biochemistry
  • Nutritional Science
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Boron is increasingly recognized as a bioactive element with essential functions.
  • Previous research has established boron's biological activity across various experimental models.
  • Evidence suggests boron plays a role in fundamental biological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To consolidate evidence on boron's essentiality and health benefits.
  • To highlight the consequences of low boron intake.
  • To identify dietary strategies for preventing boron deficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Review of experimental studies using diverse models, including human subjects.
  • Analysis of deprivation studies to ascertain boron's necessity for life cycle completion.
  • Examination of data linking boron intake levels to health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Boron is essential for the life cycle completion in some higher animals.
  • Realistic low boron intakes impair bone health, cognitive function, and immune response.
  • Dietary intake of boron is generally sufficient in diets rich in plant-based foods.

Conclusions:

  • Boron is a nutritionally relevant element with significant health implications.
  • Low boron intake represents a potential public health concern.
  • Adequate boron status can be maintained through consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and pulses.