Evidence supporting the use of: Boron (various)
For the body system: Estrogen
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Boron is a trace mineral that has garnered scientific interest for its role in hormone regulation, particularly in relation to estrogen. Several clinical and experimental studies have suggested that boron supplementation can influence the metabolism of steroid hormones, including estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D. For example, research has shown that boron can increase the levels of bioactive estradiol and testosterone in postmenopausal women, potentially by reducing the clearance of these hormones or by enhancing their synthesis. Additionally, boron appears to impact enzymes involved in steroidogenesis and may modulate inflammatory responses, which are also relevant to estrogenic activity and overall hormonal health.
Despite these findings, the evidence is not yet robust or conclusive, as most studies have been small or short-term. The mechanism by which boron exerts these effects is still under investigation, and there is a lack of large-scale, long-term randomized controlled trials directly assessing boron's impact on estrogen-related health outcomes (such as bone density, menopausal symptoms, or hormone balance). However, the current body of research provides moderate scientific validation for boron's role in supporting the estrogen body system, particularly in populations at risk for low estrogen levels, such as postmenopausal women.
In summary, while boron is not traditionally used for estrogen support, emerging scientific evidence suggests a moderate level of efficacy, warranting further research but justifying its inclusion by some supplement manufacturers.
Other ingredients that support Estrogen
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)black cohosh
chaste tree
d-glucarate
daidzin
dandelion
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
fennel
flaxseed
genistein
genistin
ginseng
HMR lignan
hops
indole-3-carbinol
licorice root
lignans
maca
sage
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside
soybean
spearmint leaf
vitamin B6
vitamin E
wild yam
red clover
anise
yarrow
dioscorea
Equol (proprietary)
soy isoflavones
27-deoxyactein
4-Hydroxyandrostenedione
8-Prenylnaringenin
Agnuside
Anti-aromatase
Brassica
Bugbane
biochanin
Barbasco
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cruciferous
Casticin
Coumesterol
DHEA
Daidzein
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
Isoflavones
Soy Protein
Other body systems supported by Boron (various)
BloodBrain
Estrogen
Joints
Male Reproductive System
Prostate
Reproductive System
Skeletal System (Bones)
Testes
Testosterone