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Boron 3 mg

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Boron 3 mg
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Score80
A useful, economical boron dose in a simple tablet, with less source detail than stronger chelated options.
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Quantity:100 Tablet(s) • (100 servings)
Goals:
Testosterone Support
General Health

Score 80

A useful, economical boron dose in a simple tablet, with less source detail than stronger chelated options.
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Analysis

The serving provides a practical amount for routine boron supplementation. A one-ingredient design also makes the intended contribution easy to judge and combine with a broader regimen.

The label calls the source an amino acid chelate but does not name the carrier. It also does not explicitly state whether the listed amount refers to elemental boron, which limits precision.

The tablet fits adults seeking an inexpensive, moderate-dose boron add-on. It should not be mistaken for a complete general-health or testosterone formula because no complementary nutrients are included.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking moderate-dose boron
  • People building a customized supplement routine
  • Users who prefer a simple tablet
Best for
  • Focused boron intake
  • Routine mineral support
  • Low-complexity supplementation

Pros

  • Practical daily amount
  • Single active ingredient
  • Strong serving value

Cons

  • Chelate carrier is not identified
  • Elemental-boron wording is not explicit
  • No complementary minerals or vitamins

Nutrient quality

87 Highest impact

A boron amino-acid chelate offers plausible absorption, though the carrier is not identified. The maintenance amount is well targeted and comfortably conservative.

Ingredient transparency

78 High impact

The boron amount is stated and no proprietary blend hides it. The unnamed chelate and missing inactive ingredients limit full assessment.

Customer satisfaction

65 Moderate impact

Aggregate customer metrics indicate strong satisfaction from a limited sample. Missing feedback details prevent judging repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

90 Highest impact

The low serving cost and useful dose provide good value. Vague chelate naming is the main limitation.

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Goals

Testosterone Support
Free Testosterone Support
Testosterone Support
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Boron · 3 mg

A practical boron amount provides focused support for a free-hormone pathway. Human evidence is promising but too limited to guarantee a testosterone effect.

The simple tablet is easy to assess, though the chelate carrier and elemental wording are not explicit. No complementary zinc, vitamin D, magnesium, or adaptogen is included.

Study evidence
Boron Disputed 3 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Boron · 3 mg

A single useful boron amount offers focused support for mineral metabolism and structural health. The serving is well aligned with common supplemental use and avoids formula clutter.

The generic amino acid chelate does not name its carrier or explicitly identify the amount as elemental boron. Its narrow scope makes it a targeted add-on rather than a broad daily health foundation.

Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Boron (Boron Amino Acid Chelate)
 3 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
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Boron (Boron Amino Acid Chelate) · 3 mg OverallScore68
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value

The 3 mg serving sits in the preferred range and offers good dose-adjusted value. A vague amino acid chelate provides less confidence than a specifically named carrier, while the amount is not explicitly labeled elemental. No trademarked source, purity grade, or independent mineral testing is disclosed.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effects of boron supplementation on the severity and duration of pain in primary dysmenorrhea.
    Nikkhah S; Dolatian M; Naghii MR; Zaeri F; Taheri SM · Complementary therapies in clinical practice · 2015
    Randomized trial113 participantsGeneral Health forBoron
  2. Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for glioblastoma multiforme: a phase II study evaluating a prolonged high-dose of boronophenylalanine (BPA).
    Henriksson R; Capala J; Michanek A; Lindahl SA; Salford LG; Franzén L; Blomquist E; Westlin JE; Bergenheim AT; Swedish Brain Tumour Study Group · Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology · 2009
    Single-arm trial30 participantsGeneral Health forBoron
  3. Biochemical and physiologic consequences of boron deprivation in humans.
    Nielsen FH · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Single-arm trial12 participantsTestosterone Support forBoron
  4. Plasma boron and the effects of boron supplementation in males.
    Green NR; Ferrando AA · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Randomized trial19 participantsTestosterone Support forBoron
  5. Efficacy and safety of tavaborole topical solution, 5%, a novel boron-based antifungal agent, for the treatment of toenail onychomycosis: Results from 2 randomized phase-III studies.
    Elewski BE; Aly R; Baldwin SL; González Soto RF; Rich P; Weisfeld M; Wiltz H; Zane LT; Pollak R · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2015
    Randomized trialGeneral Health forBoron
  6. The efficacy and safety of tavaborole, a novel, boron-based pharmaceutical agent: phase 2 studies conducted for the topical treatment of toenail onychomycosis.
    Toledo-Bahena ME; Bucko A; Ocampo-Candiani J; Herz-Ruelas ME; Jones TM; Jarratt MT; Pollak RA; Zane LT · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2015
    Clinical trial336 participantsGeneral Health forBoron
  7. Effects of Calcium Fructoborate on Levels of C-Reactive Protein, Total Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein, Triglycerides, IL-1β, IL-6, and MCP-1: a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study
    Otilia-Constantina Rogoveanu, George Dan Mogosanu, Cornelia Bejenaru, Ludovic Everard Bejenaru, Octavian Croitoru, Johny Neamtu, Zbigniew Pietrzkowski, Tania Reyes-Izquierdo, Andrei Bita, Iulia Daria Scorei, Romulus Ion Scorei · Biological Trace Element Research · 2015
    Randomized trial78 participantsGeneral Health forBoron
  8. Comparative effects of daily and weekly boron supplementation on plasma steroid hormones and proinflammatory cytokines
    Mohammad Reza Naghii, Mahmoud Mofid, Ali Reza Asgari, Mehdi Hedayati, Maryam-Saddat Daneshpour · Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology · 2011
    Non-randomized trial8 participantsTestosterone Support forBoron