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Boron Boosts Free Testosterone: In one study, following just one week of Boron supplementation (10mg daily), male subjects reported an average increase in free testosterone levels of 28.3%,1 which is significant by all standards. Another study using a dose of 10mg/daily for 4 weeks also reported an upward trend in overall testosterone levels at 11.4%.
Inhibition of SHBG: SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), is a protein that is found in the blood whose primary function is to bind to sex hormones and prevent their effects. While it has its function, it can be annoying, since as you raise testosterone levels, more of it finds itself bound, unable to exert any benefits in your body. Luckily, Boron supplementation has been found to reduce SHBG levels in the blood, allowing more testosterone to elicit its actions. This could also explain the acute rise in free testosterone following one week of usage, but a slower overall trend of increased T levels.
Estrogen Reduction: Boron increases testosterone, but it can reduce estrogen levels as well. The same study mentioned above found that over the course of a week, 10mg of boron consumption decreased serum estradiol levels a whopping 39%! However, this effect may not be sustainable, as another study revealed that longer term supplementation, 4 weeks, actually led to increases in serum estradiol levels. So it may be best to keep supplementation limited to short periods of time. I suggest you cycle Boron 2 weeks on, 1 week off to reap all the benefits without the negatives.
Improves And Maintains Bone And Joint Health: A small study consisting of 20 patients with confirmed osteoporotic disease found that 50% of patients reported improvements in symptoms at a dose of 6mg/day.2 Though the results of the study have yet to be replicated, it could be related to the fact that all participants were experiencing actual symptoms of osteoporosis, and not normal health. In other words, Boron will improve your bone health if your bone health is already suffering.
Boron Boosts Free Testosterone: In one study, following just one week of Boron supplementation (10mg daily), male subjects reported an average increase in free testosterone levels of 28.3%,1 which is significant by all standards. Another study using a dose of 10mg/daily for 4 weeks also reported an upward trend in overall testosterone levels at 11.4%.
Inhibition of SHBG: SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), is a protein that is found in the blood whose primary function is to bind to sex hormones and prevent their effects. While it has its function, it can be annoying, since as you raise testosterone levels, more of it finds itself bound, unable to exert any benefits in your body. Luckily, Boron supplementation has been found to reduce SHBG levels in the blood, allowing more testosterone to elicit its actions. This could also explain the acute rise in free testosterone following one week of usage, but a slower overall trend of increased T levels.
Estrogen Reduction: Boron increases testosterone, but it can reduce estrogen levels as well. The same study mentioned above found that over the course of a week, 10mg of boron consumption decreased serum estradiol levels a whopping 39%! However, this effect may not be sustainable, as another study revealed that longer term supplementation, 4 weeks, actually led to increases in serum estradiol levels. So it may be best to keep supplementation limited to short periods of time. I suggest you cycle Boron 2 weeks on, 1 week off to reap all the benefits without the negatives.
Improves And Maintains Bone And Joint Health: A small study consisting of 20 patients with confirmed osteoporotic disease found that 50% of patients reported improvements in symptoms at a dose of 6mg/day.2 Though the results of the study have yet to be replicated, it could be related to the fact that all participants were experiencing actual symptoms of osteoporosis, and not normal health. In other words, Boron will improve your bone health if your bone health is already suffering.
