Boron Benefits | An Emerging Essential Dietary Mineral

[@Chris15430]

Just stumbled across this channel via the ashwagandha root benefits video, and I must say you've earned a yourself a new subscriber! I'd be super interested in potentially seeing you cover the benefits of medicinal mushrooms such as; Lion's mane, Reishi, Chaga, and cordyceps to name a few. Thanks and keep up the great work, Chris

[@NutritionLibrary]

Awesome! I’m glad you enjoy the content! I’m going to have to bump up lions mane on my video list. It’s a pretty common request!

[@kobalt77]

@@NutritionLibrary Yep Lion's Mane for me too Zach.

[@matthewalexandersayers4470]

Or just take a 3mg boroganic glycine supplement to make sure your getting enough without having to eat 100's of grams of mushrooms.

[@FreshDougan]

Everyone is different but I've been supplementing with around 6-9mg of boron 2 weeks on one week off(also magnesium glycinate & viatmin d daily). I have gotten better results than when I did steroids back in college. Many factors in that equation but it works well for me.

[@NutritionLibrary]

For sure! Sounds like a great protocol.

[@lip91688]

do u cycle the magnesium ?

[@mhaas281]

@Eli peraza Check out the brand Horbaach from Germany. It comes in 6mg, It has Boron Citrate, Boron Glycinate, and Boron Aspartate.

[@bokohara620]

@@mhaas281 which boron is the best?

[@mhaas281]

@@bokohara620 The one's I listed in my previous reply is what I have read are most recommended. Also check out eidon liquid form for better absorbing.

[@kevinmcgarrigle2539]

To avoid estrogen build up you do two weeks on 2 and off, you can go higher on Boron that way, 3x3 mg per day. Boron does not stay in the body very long, hence 3 doses during the day. I take Boron in the morning with zinc, vid 3 spray and potassium, don’t take all in one go, stage it. Boron and zinc first then potassium etc later. I have no joint pain or vision problems and wake up with a nice health manhood

[@aliha8170]

Hey bro how did you find out that we have to take it in 2 week cycles to keep the estrogen low? Its the first time i read that.

[@bigmoisture69]

@@aliha8170 theres no study behind it. Its just pseudoscience because a study made in 1999 that after 4 weeks of boron consumption increases estrogen. But guess what another study conducted over the course of 8 weeks actually showed a rise in overall testosterone of over 11%. So in conclusion, people are cycling boron for no reason other than the fact that estrogen levels rise a little, other than that boron as way to many benefits to ignore.

[@philmcrackinnow]

@@aliha8170 It takes one week for the Boron to completely leave your system and another week for estrogen to go back down. A guy told me that he takes 6mg and does 2 on 2 off and it increases his free test 30%. He said 9mg increases it 35%, but that there’s less side effects for him at 6mg and the increase in free test isn’t that much less.

[@melvin.g]

@@philmcrackinnow thanks 🙏

[@justineandserena]

I bought the boron an nervous to try it.. what is holding me back no idea..

[@kh-eu2kq]

(age25) Boron has been the best supplement I've ever taken..... I did a lab test before boron and my free test was 12 after two weeks of boron it went up to 29. I was so happy ... This works and I have the labs to show.

[@SamMontana2008]

How much did you take? And did you cycle it two weeks on and two weeks and then how did you take it?

[@kh-eu2kq]

@@SamMontana2008 10 mg of boron 14 days on 7 days off

[@SymbianBlack]

@@kh-eu2kq what brand do you take and do you take it with food?

[@kh-eu2kq]

@@SymbianBlack I take it on mornings close to breakfast, heard any brand is good but I used Swanson products

[@SymbianBlack]

@@kh-eu2kq close to or WITH breakfast/food

[@robertwipfler3968]

One small idea I want to throw in is that the increase in estrogen could be a result of higher aromatisation due to higher T. It just does not seem right that a mineral has to be cycled on and off. Maybe a combination of boron and zinc which is known to decrease both aromatisation and estrogen receptor activity could help you avoid the increase in estrogen. Let me know what you think and again thanks for your video

[@NutritionLibrary]

Yeah. It is also possible that the increase is coming from super physiological doses of boron. This doesn’t occur in nature. My stance is that if you are taking low doses (like what is found in typical food sources) there is no need to cycle. But there likely also won’t be spike in test, but rather an optimization. I’m with you though. It shouldn’t have to be cycled

[@AndrewFord]

Boron is usually mixed with multiple minerals it controls such as Mag, Cal, Pot, etc. so cycling yes doesn't make sense because the body regulates itself short-term, and long-term when taken in formula ratios especially, for these trace minerals so only take in their respected trace amounts which companies offer in synergistic formulas.

[@ccclaw13]

This is something I wish was studied more. Cycling just doesn't make sense to me for this either.

[@HaHaroni]

It's almost like we've been deprived of boron intentionally and we're simply rediscovering its nutritional benefits.

[@X8X8X6X4X]

Nwo

[@wan2shuffle]

@@X8X8X6X4X relevant username

[@petermalmgren1207]

Yep maybe

[@mizuslayer]

dead fuckin ass. we’ve been agriculturally betrayed since wwII

[@HaHaroni]

@@mizuslayer I have noticed that the power structure wants us to be sick, dumb and weak.

[@joea8650]

Amazing, amazing content as usual! Great communicator, professional and pleasant voice to listen to as well :)

[@NutritionLibrary]

Awesome. Thanks for such kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@ontogeny6474]

I second what Joe said!

[@kobalt77]

@@NutritionLibrary My sentiments too, just discovered your channel last week, instantly subscribed.

[@kobalt77]

Another high quality presentation Zach, much appreciated.

[@NutritionLibrary]

No problem! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@petermalmgren1207]

Yep

[@martinmoore8216]

You continue to expand my horizons. Thank you! This is obviously worth sourcing for Anti Inflammatory and Joint and Bone health reasons and bonus possibilities.

[@NutritionLibrary]

I’m glad you are enjoying the content!

[@DessicatedCadaver]

Good video. I’ve been taking 3mg /day for years. There’s also apparently some weak speculative evidence boron *might* be helpful in prostate cancer prevention, so men could have another reason for supplementing, but again it’s very speculative.

[@Cecilyeg]

The evidence is there that men taking boron had a 64% lower chance of prostate cancer.

[@chris-jy4im]

3 IS to Little you should Take Like 12 mg

[@Bald_Toguro]

Dude, thank you. This is the most comprehensive KZbin video on the subject of boron, especially in terms of how to take it for testosterone boosting. Finally, someone who gave a dosing and possible cycling protocol to mitigate estrogenic side effects. I needed this info as I just got my Boron supplement in the mail. You've got yourself a subscriber

[@lindapestridge3073]

Hi Toguro, Would you know of a good Boron supplement I just can't Find anything without a lot of fillers Or other things added to it And bulking agent, any advice would be appreciated.

[@Bald_Toguro]

@@lindapestridge3073 Hi Linda, I assume you're asking for a company in the US, I live in Poland and use a local brand, so I'm not sure if that would help you at all :/

[@lindapestridge3073]

@@Bald_Toguro oh sorry I should have said I live in the UK, Thank you so much for your reply.

[@veganterminator9054]

Everyone should be taking lugols iodine. It detoxes you from heavy metals and helps natural hormones

[@dspirit444]

The mechanism is actually understood, Boron reduces shbg which eventually allows more testosterone to circulate...excess testosterone can convert to estrogen...therefore this can result in increased testosterone AND estrogen the body. Sbhg regulates how much hormone is active in the body...therefore, it is important to know your shbg level when doing hrt bc too high/low can lead to hormone imbalance. For example, if you're doing hrt n yet your numbers aren't improving make sure your doc is checking your shbg levels.

[@NutritionLibrary]

Yes this may be true, but there is conflicting research

[@realblackbetty2204]

After half a week I feel way more alert and lively. I’ll let you know an update in a few months. It’s probably the only vitamins iv taken and noticed a difference.

[@philipross1066]

That's awesome. Looking to start supplementing with boron myself. How many mg's have you been taking daily?

[@ricardovelazquez2190]

How much are you taking and what form of it

[@darkengine5931]

I've had similar night and day results. I'm in my 40s and I take what is called "Six Star Testosterone Booster". It's about ~$11 USD for 15 days worth (30 capsules to be taken twice a day). I've heard from people who have tried multiple brands that it's not the most effective product but one of the most affordable. It delivers 5mg of boron if I understand the nutrition label correctly through boron citrate. I suspect one of the reasons it seems to make such a huge difference for me is partially my age and also my nutrition. I looked up food tables of food sources naturally rich in boron like raisins and almonds and, while I eat fairly healthy things like salmon and chicken breast and broccoli and organ meats, I don't get to eat those on a daily basis (they're kind of expensive where I live). So I suspect my nutrition tends to make me boron-deficient, and supplementing makes a world of difference in my case. I got measurable athletic performance differences like 100m dash times and PRs on lifts and chest-to-bar pull-ups that I only set while taking boron supplements, only to see those numbers decline as soon as I stopped taking boron, only to see them improve once more when I resumed. The even bigger difference besides those numbers is how I feel, but the numbers suggest to me that there's a lot more going on than placebo. In terms of feeling, without boron supplementation a single hard workout session used to make me want to nap the rest of the day, so I preferred working out in the evenings. With boron supplementation, I can push myself really hard in my training and still have more than enough energy left over for the rest of the day, so I can train really hard in the mornings and still have so much energy left over for the rest of the day.

[@malonedichertz3200]

Update? Is boron helping with beard growth?

[@NJN23]

Chesty - do you have an update? Thanks!

[@turbo08500]

Boron is amazing. I noticed a difference the first day.

[@NutritionLibrary]

For sure essential

[@billybass4189]

Same, i just started on it and it's proving itself.

[@hdcm5767]

Im taking 8mg but 2x 4mg when i take i feel little bit headache and panic attack i dont know is that normal at first 2 days?

[@stuart38]

Boron Citrate is the version that works the best for lifting testosterone .Two weeks ON.one week off.This is to keep Oestrogen lower,while enjoying the benefits of higher testosterone.

[@shaer6]

Just started mine today .. really hoping it works but will follow this 2 weeks on and 1 week off

[@shaer6]

@Ste the one I have is 12mg so it's on the high end

[@shaer6]

@Ste no worries but I have recently found since am taking 12mg that it's better to do 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off.. your free test will still remain high but it's the estrogen that needs the 2 week break but by far a great supplement it's makes my muscles look fuller n definitely feel stronger do it sure does work

[@shaer6]

@Ste yes good idea, that way 2 weeks on and 1 week off will be good

[@completelyunoriginalproduc3018]

@@shaer6how were the results?

[@rahulgospel12]

Awesome, Great video! Finally, somebody talked about Boron. Please also cover Selenium in your future videos. Thank you.

[@NutritionLibrary]

I will! Great recommendation!

[@joepnederpelt7923]

Thanks for your clear and concise presentation. Can you comment a little about the different forms of Boron supplements available and which would be the most readily absorbed. So the types I have been considering are; Boron Aspartate, Bororganic Glycine or maybe even taking suitably diluted Borax. Thanks :-)

[@NutritionLibrary]

I would stick to forms that are chelates with an amino acid. Aspertate, glycinate, gluconate, or evening citrate. I tend to stick with glycinate.

[@vinciaevans1229]

Awesome Teaching, Love it!!!💜

[@NutritionLibrary]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@macanudo8537]

Thank you so much for this Marvelous work!

[@xwsftassell]

I think it's true that its efficacy is due to its interactions. I think that's probably true of all minerals. F'rinstance, if you put a couple of drops of Lugol's Iodine in some Celtic sea salt, its effect is much more apparent than if you just have it in water. Similar with putting it in food. When people complain of having herxheimer reactions due to consuming iodine/boron/diatomaceous earth, etc, I don't think that "herx" is what's happening at all. I think what's happening is that if the body doesn't recognise it as food, it tries to treat it as if it were a a poison. I think the best way to take borax is to put it in coffee. If you do that Earth Clinic drinking-water-all-day method, you'll just feel queasy and piss out most of the boron anyway.

[@tiffanymurray8735]

Thank you for this information. I would be interested to know what supplements you are currently taking and why. Maybe it could be a future video, Thanks again.

[@NutritionLibrary]

I’ll do that soon!

[@forestelder]

So best cycle for 12 mg boron is 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off?

[@alwaysbetonflat7868]

Thanks for this presentation!

[@NutritionLibrary]

No problem!

[@tarqabdullah1954]

At 9:27 for optimizing sex hormone production or increase it: -In case of supplementing what do you recommend the daily dosage, and for 2 weeks cycling is it 2 weeks on and 1 week off ? -And what type of Boron ?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Daily supplementation should be around 3 mg. 2 weeks cycles off 10 mg with 2 weeks off should be a good cycle

[@kangaroojack7678]

We have no boron in are soil si that’s why everybody is low in boron so this is an important mineral

[@NutritionLibrary]

Agreed

[@metalguru5226]

New subscriber. You had me at "evidence based".

[@TheOne-um7rp]

A guy from another video on KZbin recommended 1 teaspoon of borox (boron) and add that to 1 litre of filtered or distilled water, and every morning take 1 teaspoon from that mixture on a empty stomach. I've been doing that for a few weeks now but will increase that to 1 tablespoon. And on the fourth week I don't take anything just to let the body digest or absorb everything. What are your thoughts on that? Also, if anyone here knows anything about how to get rid of bone spurs (osteophyte disease) which I've got because of bulging discs, then please do share. Apparently Apple cider vinegar does the trick. And great video. I've subscribed.

[@someoneelse242]

Muther! Ive seen recommendationa of 1/8th to 1/4 in a liter per day. Wow. No side affects? Bud. I had the same thing. Even neck spasms. Make sure you're strengthening the muscles around that disc. And take them thru the range of motion. Also vitK2 n high vit D do help. Mine are in remission. Had chronic neck pain for 3 months.

[@imansam8806]

Great info brother.. will be tuning in!

[@NutritionLibrary]

Awesome. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@mattr9003]

So, just to clarify - for hormone optimisation you would cycle 12mg for 2 weeks and then go back to 3mg for the next 2 weeks and then back to the 12mg? Would that be the cycle?

[@03redrubi]

Or cycle 2 weeks @12mg per month, with 3mg daily dosage in between?

[@NutritionLibrary]

You can! I have personally chosen to stick to a daily dose of 4 mg. I don’t cycle .

[@reginomallari6837]

Thank you for this video. Gave me a better appreciation of this fairly unknown mineral as a supplement. Have you also talked about DHEA supplementation? Was looking in your channel and may have missed it.

[@NutritionLibrary]

I don’t have a video on dhea simply because it is technically an exogenous hormone.

[@rjfit2.045]

You gotta upload more often bro

[@NutritionLibrary]

I know! I’m trying to pump out more content more consistently. 😅

[@littlevoice_11]

Please can you do a video about emphysema and the best diet for improving lung function. Fasting, macronutrient ratios and supplements etc

[@NutritionLibrary]

I believe I messaged you a while ago with some of my initial thoughts. I won’t be able to do a video on a topic like that for a while. Did you ever see my comment??

[@littlevoice_11]

@@NutritionLibrary no I don't think so sorry. Any message would be gratefully received x

[@mikebrewton59]

I just started using boron 3 days ago for hip pain, they actually wanted to replace it 2 years ago, I have been talking high doses of tumeric and boswella, and that helps, but I am still in pain a lot of the time, this morning my hip feels pretty good, I know it's only been 3 days, but I am hoping for the best!!

[@NutritionLibrary]

Awesome! I hope that continues to trend in the right direction for you. That has to be tough

[@mikebrewton59]

So do I, thank you!

[@PureMI-v4g]

@@mikebrewton59 try serrapeptase

[@jadep4802]

How is the hip now? I have osteoarthritis in my hands and it's progressed so quickly. I'm only 37 and a mum to 4. It's scary. I need my hands 😥

[@adanarceo4636]

Very good information Amigo, you got yourself a new subscriber. 👍

[@NutritionLibrary]

I’m glad you like e content!

[@notacommie5415]

Borax in soap aisle is pure natural boron. It is not a SOAP it assists the cleaning power of soap amongst other things

[@PureMI-v4g]

Can i drink it?

[@aibrahim5963]

Great information, the way you explain is impressive If I take 12 mg daily should it be once or divide it into several intakes?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Thanks! Might be better absorbed if you split up the doses. But I wouldn’t worry too much about it

[@cathrynp3491]

I love all the valuable info. you teach us. My sister tried mucuna pruriens for her Parkinson's disease - she said it didn't agree with her. She takes just a very small amt of Levodopa. Any thoughts?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Could have been the type of Mucuna she purchased. I’m not super experienced with its use for Parkinson’s. All I know is that the research is super promising.

[@AshokKushal]

Any issues with Boron as it raises DHT levels , would be helpful, i am planning to take it 3-6 mg , would DHT Blockers help, Thanks in advance

[@Zebulon1977]

Hi Zach, thanks a lot for all these precious informations. I've heard that cissus quadrangularis was also good for bone health AND joint injury in general. I've been using it for years , on and off, with some success. I would really enjoy having your feedback on this herb , and if possible ... even a video to review it ? 😉

[@NutritionLibrary]

It does appear to be effective from what I have seen

[@hdcm5767]

Im taking 4mg 10am and 4mg 18pm i feel little high temperature and some anxiety....2 days im taking hope get back here talk hows going

[@AdAm-rw1zd]

Thanks for the info 😊

[@cosmichealth3907]

No cycle required..I take borax ...since 4 years .. cofactor is required magnesium zinc and d..work synthetically

[@Ivan_Lopez1]

Very good Info, Keep up the good work.

[@NutritionLibrary]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sncnutrition7118]

@@NutritionLibrary great video. But what's the best form?

[@jacobylove3224]

thx 4 the info I appreciate it sir keep doing a job

[@UniverseAZ]

I think tongkat ali & 50mg of zinc will counter the estrogen so you don't have to cycle off boron ? what are your opinions on it?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Absolutely. Boron may not even raise estrogen long term.

[@xFrxsty]

Should Boron be cycled? Some people on Reddit claim boron will start to increase estrogen after 2 weeks

[@Damianpaulpod]

Just found your channel. Great content!

[@Blackbeard1323]

LOVE THIS CHANNEL!

[@theteenageexperiment1356]

I want to try this but am worried that the increase in dht could result in faster hair loss, your thoughts?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Not likely. But I’m sure it’s possible if you are super sensitive to hair loss

[@eliuq4157]

I take two doses one at 4am 3mg and one at 6pm 4 or 6mg for a cycle period of about 3 to 4months, I am also doing the same with yohimbine 2.5mg extract in conjunction

[@NutritionLibrary]

Yohimbine won’t increase test, but is great for fat loss

[@eliuq4157]

@@NutritionLibrary oh good to know, but it's good for sure!lol, i'm about to start Bulgarian tribullus and longjack and then hopefully the gym opens soon. I'm counting on boron to help unlock receptor sites and increase total serum, will probably stack with maca and ashwa at the end of the day

[@NutritionLibrary]

High dose Carnitine can also be good for androgen receptor density

[@Leoninmiami]

Great info. Thanks

[@6toolbaseball]

This is fantastic! Putting in a request for L-Citrulline Malate when you get a chance :)

[@NutritionLibrary]

It’s on the list. I’ll get to it eventually!

[@lancer717]

My favorite! I get some amazing pumps with LC malate

[@warpedvision5934]

What vitamins/supplements do you currently take or do you aim to get most from food. I take magnesium and vit d with k2, learning more about importance of boron and iodine

[@NutritionLibrary]

Great question. I do aim to get a lot through food, the only problem is that a most of our plants today are grown in mineral depleted soil, so I tend to focus on mineral supplementation. I currently take zinc, mag, boron, vitamin d/k, creatine, omega 3s (because my wife isn’t a fan of fish lol), and a collagen/whey protein, and aged garlic for long term heart health every day. A multi vitamin 2 times per week. I am also considering switching to a broad mineral supplement here soon that contains several minerals, since recent research suggests they all work together to improve health. Then I take various herbals and adaptogens depending on what I may need for that day.

[@alnder8300]

@@NutritionLibrary Witch Boron supplement are you using?

[@irishjay9485]

​@@NutritionLibrary how much boron do you take per day? i just bought 10mg tablets, i dont know if it's too much or not?

[@adler9213]

@@alnder8300 i use life extension boron citrate/aspartate/glycinate + b2

[@irishjay9485]

@@adler9213 I bought their boron but I didn't realise til I got it that it has 1923% the daily value of b2 per tablet. So I can't take 9mg-12mg of it per day like I planned to because that would be a ridiculous dose of b2

[@kangaroojack7678]

So I heard boron helps for losing weight but I don t know at what dosage ?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Probably doesn’t help with weight loss

[@mansur6563]

Can you do a video on: St John's wort, 5htp, and tryptophan please? Thank you

[@NutritionLibrary]

I’ll try to here shortly! Thanks for the recommendations!! I always love hearing what people are interested in

[@cambasa3137]

Evening primrose pls 🌹

[@David-qf8pr]

I just did 6mg of around a month. Would you recommend taking a week off? Thank god I decided to research haha. It definitely works though. I felt a difference at 30 years old.

[@NutritionLibrary]

At that dose I wouldn’t worry about taking breaks. Only if you are doing super doses at like 12 mg

[@David-qf8pr]

@@NutritionLibrary Awesome. Thanks man!

[@PureMI-v4g]

@@NutritionLibrary do i have to take boron or can i take borax for consumption?

[@krayziejerry]

What kind and brand do you take?

[@jorgeluisrodrigues1322]

@@NutritionLibrary You are so considerate with the viewers.Keep it up!

[@MasterKeyMagic]

But what form of boron is best? Citrate? Aspartate? Glycinate?????

[@colombianvice]

Hi, Love your post. What mg boron and name brand would you recommend ?

[@NutritionLibrary]

It is easiest and most cost effective to take lower doses daily. 3 mg or so. I am currently taking natures way. But most brands will do. Some men’s multivitamins also contain it, so look out for that.

[@parklife101]

I find it in my Thorne multivitamin. 2 mg though. Not 3

[@petermalmgren1207]

Thanks again

[@magnusdanielsson2749]

Ive heard others also say that one should cycle 2w on, 1w off. The dosage Ive heard/read that seem "optimal " is 12 mg (6+6 morn/eve) per day. So far it seems like its doing some good. Those sources also suggested that women should take around 6-9mg every day for an increase in estrogen.

[@LeaveNoEvident128]

My hair started falling every where did I take too much?

[@Seyiu.]

@@LeaveNoEvident128 it increases DHT. You’re obviously going to go bald in the future

[@mosmith9187]

Is it best to take 12mg daily or every other day a week then second week stop, go back on it third week, fourth week stop. Doing that cycle every month? Or is it best every two weeks take daily then two weeks do not take on that cycle?

[@NutritionLibrary]

From what I can gather from the research. I would take it every day for 2 weeks. Take a week off. Then run rinse and repeat

[@KIMMsTV]

Thank you so much for this great video. Really this type of video should be trending. May I ask which type of boron one should take . There seems to be several types of boron. boron citrate , Glycinate & aspartate. My father had liver cancer surgery before. Not sure If he can take boron without any side effects. And His knee joints & finger start to hurt.

[@NutritionLibrary]

Citrate glycinate and aspartate are all fine

[@KIMMsTV]

@@NutritionLibrary thank you for your answer !!

[@gmc202]

Hi. What kind of boron should we take? What Kind y take? Thanks for all

[@NutritionLibrary]

Most boron on the market is fine to take. I haven’t run into one that is poor quality. I am currently taking Natures way

[@riverfamily7173]

BORON SAVED MY LIFE !!!

[@detectivewiggles]

Vitamin D therapy tore holes in my bones and ruined my teeth. A doctor suggested that might have been because I was boron deficient. Thank you for explaining this in 10 minutes rather than 55 minutes like another popular video.

[@detectivewiggles]

Although I question your wisdom in general when you list NSAIDs as being powerful anti-inflammatories. NSAIDs can definitely trigger all kinds of inflammation, including anaphylaxis. That's how they cause leaky gut!

[@NutritionLibrary]

Interesting! Thanks for saying something. NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin production, which lower inflammatory cytokines which lowers inflammation. If abused they can tear through the gut and cause serious damage and cause inflammation. You are correct in that regard

[@krayziejerry]

What was your vitamin d source? Sunlight is the best form.

[@VicSaidThat]

U did not take k2 with it?

[@5point0h67]

What is your opinion on 6mg ??? On a daily basis?

[@brokkebilbrey9466]

Good stuff 👍🏻

[@NutritionLibrary]

Thanks!

[@meagiesmuse2334]

Thanks for the great video. I'm taking vit. D, Magnesium in 2 forms, and vit. K2 for bones, but did not know it would also lower CRP, or how much boron to take. Would it be possible to get enough of it from foods, like apples?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Form what I understand it is possible but harder than it used to be since our fruits and veggies are grown in mineral depleted soil.

[@meagiesmuse2334]

@@NutritionLibrary - Thanks for the reply. I sometimes think our obesity epidemic is partly due to our bodies begging us for more nutrition.

[@NutritionLibrary]

Marilee Bolam I tend to think the same thing! Micro nutrient have been repetition shown to decrease hunger

[@pasionextatica5675]

Raisins, dried apricots, prunes

[@pasionextatica5675]

Roasted nuts

[@escuda1385]

Subscribed. Good work btw what multivitamin and supplements would you recommend for someone who is bodybuilding or just to get the basic needed ones?

[@NutritionLibrary]

A solid whole food multivitamin would be a good starting point. Then I would start to add some off the supplements that I talk about in my Muscle gain video. Protein, creatine, beta alanine, citrulline.

[@HamzaHamza-rv5we]

Great stuff! Your voice is very low on most of your videos plz put the mic 🎙 closer as some may wear headphones while listening Thanks for the info!!

[@M13x13M]

Can you absorb it thru the skin. Bath salts typically are made with Borax (desert salt) . Epsom salt baths supply magnesium.

[@NutritionLibrary]

honestly I haven't looked into. However, most minerals can absorb through the skin, although it is difficult to dose appropriately

[@therealdeal717]

I cycle it 3 weeks on one week off

[@Will-sv2hl]

Why do we need to cycle boron? Doesn't magnesium also lower SHBG, and nobody recommends cycling that.

[@1NOHERO]

So does Boron help absorb other vitamins like d3 or multivitamins in general

[@NutritionLibrary]

Possibly. It seams to positively interact with other minerals like magnesium and zinc as well as d. But it’s not super clear how.

[@mzyouknowit8024]

I want to know how this effects women who are in menopause

[@FinalMorningstar]

Great video, liked and subbed

[@NutritionLibrary]

Good! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@jermaine_222_]

Hello I got boron in liquid form 6mg how many drops a day I’m currently doing 6 drops is that too much or not enough please

[@simontalbot1428]

Hi. Great channel. Just started taking boron to help with lifting weights. You said take for 2 weeks at higher dose. Just wanted to know how long a break you recommend before doing another 2 week cycle?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Two weeks should be enough. There really isn’t any research on it though

[@simontalbot1428]

@@NutritionLibrary thank you. Looking forward to seeing what results I can get. I like the fact its 2 weeks on 2 weeks off

[@albuquerquehotspot7835]

I know I'm late but thanks for this video brother. Subscribed

[@NutritionLibrary]

no problem man. Welcome to the party

[@MichaelWilliams-if4qk]

I have been taking Dhea 100mg daily as recommended by my Md for low T.. Would Boron complex 6 mg help boost as a well

[@NutritionLibrary]

Possibly. I can’t say for certain. It is a good health promoting compound regardless

[@jayb7055]

How low was your T levels ?

[@MichaelWilliams-if4qk]

@@jayb7055 380

[@jstood98]

I’ve read online that boron can cause/speed up hair loss. What are your thoughts on this?

[@NutritionLibrary]

No

[@user-jv4dh2oo4y]

I’m considering cycling 10mg two weeks on and one week off, but my multivitamin has .5mg of boron in the form of boron citrate in it. Would this .5mg microdose of boron during my off cycle mess it up and increase estrogen levels?

[@rickyg4800]

Unfortunately for me boron caused me to have prostate issues, I felt the inflammation and was peeing like crazy. I guess estrogen took over more than testosterone, I was able to combat it with neetle root.

[@NutritionLibrary]

Yeah so when you lower shbg, there is an up regulation of 5 alpha reductase that can possibly exacerbate prostate issues

[@Karyabs]

Histidine+zinc helps with prostate issues. (I'm not a Dr.)

[@maurok8976]

As far as dietary intakes are concerned, who were these tests done on? Were they done on primarily vegetarians, vegans, people who eat a lot of red meat, white meat etc.? I’m just interested is all seeing as you said Boron is effected by other dietary supplements and intakes.

[@NutritionLibrary]

It is effected by other minerals, particularly magnesium and zinc. The studies aren’t co trolled for diet though so I can’t answer your question unfortunately

[@maurok8976]

Nutrition Library thank you

[@krane15]

Really?

[@oatmealpdf4052]

What database/library do you use to find information on the effects of supplements? I'm trying to find some literature on cacao powder

[@NutritionLibrary]

I use Examine.coms paid service.

[@NutritionLibrary]

I love cocoa by the way. One of the most potent health compounds you can consume. I recommend taking it via 75% dark chocolate for further health benefits from the fats it contains

[@Mistercool333]

Great Video 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@NutritionLibrary]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Meow-ds7pr]

Remember it can deplete vitamin B2. so take measures

[@robert2786]

Is 9mg of Boron considered a high dose? How would you cycle that amount?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Maybe a moderate dose. Cycling probably isn’t absolutely necessary

[@Kane6676]

I remember they were pushing boron in the 90s as a test booster. All us teens were buying it at gnc. Didn’t seem to do anything

[@petermalmgren1207]

I took it for a year, no change in my T , but took DHEA and it went to 90 from 30ish this is the free T

[@Kane6676]

@@petermalmgren1207 no shit? Any side effects?

[@dominictucci6030]

That's because in your teens, you already have high optimal levels of free and total testosterone and would receive no benefit from testosterone boosting supplements. Boron would most likely benefit older men who might be experiencing a natural decline in their testosterone levels due to the normal ageing process.

[@ucdannewman]

I've probably been on 6mg of boron for 6 months, didn't realise about the estrogenic effect it could have, any recommendations on how long I should abstatin from it now before going back on it?

[@NutritionLibrary]

Honestly. Don't worry about it. Its not an appreciable affect.

[@ucdannewman]

@@NutritionLibrary appreciate it thank you!

[@bigmoisture69]

You've been taking boron for about a year now, how do you feel about it?

[@ravasmathias]

i think the confusing variety of the results from these researches is just based on the differences in daily amounts of boron given to the subjects (results focusing on testosterone)

[@NutritionLibrary]

That would be a fairly reasonable assumption. I tend to think the same thing.

[@darkdevil6508]

@@NutritionLibrary Hi ! Thank you for your content. I just want to ask you , is 6 mg of boron split in 2 doses a day every day relatively safe enough and at a high dose enough to have a slight boost in testosterone or should i take 12 mg every 10 days and have a 7 day off ? I m asking this because i have taken boron 6 mg of boron split in 2 doses every day for the past 2 months and i m almost 100% sure it helped me with my armwrestling pains significantly but after researching more about it i feel like i m missing noticeable benefits making me consider taking 9 mg in 3 doses every day although based on studies this will for sure sooner or later have a negative health impact for a male because of an eventual estrogen increase.

[@georgegizelis578]

So you reccomend 2 weeks cycle of 9-12mg daily supplementation for hormone optimization?? And then 2 weeks off??

[@antoniosantonios913]

Hey mate, great video, very educational. What are your views on increase of natural test levels with ashwagandha vs tribulus vs boron

[@NutritionLibrary]

Ashwagandha + boron. Tribulus is super inconsistent In the research

[@antoniosantonios913]

@@NutritionLibrary tribulus, seems to be more of a gym suppliment that makes (bros believe in increase of test)? Your opinion would be to stack ashwa+boron but cycling boron at about 9mg to max 12mg for 2 weeks? Then 1 week off or 2?

[@joeren8948]

Increased DHT levels, will result in male pattern baldness; that’s an irrefutable fact. Now, is Boron doing this as a result of increased 5-alpha reductase enzyme, or did these test subjects already have high levels of the enzyme, and increasing Testosterone, led to increased DHT production ??? More research is needed.

[@NutritionLibrary]

Yes more research is needed.

[@davide4607]

These conclusions are not sound. There is no evidence that the elevated estrogen will have any negative effects at all, since it is coupled with an increase in free testosterone. The 2 work in conjunction with each other and since both go up in tandem their ratios are not altered. Furthermore, cycling boron has never been studied, and boron builds up in the body, so there is no evidence that cycling would be the superior route. You are just assuming that you can spike it and it will come back to baseline after with the ability to be spiked continuously, which we have no evidence of and long term may just have similar results as taking it continuously. Also for hormone health, the only significant results were obtained with doses between 6 and 11mgs, so 3mg is very likely to do nothing as the 2.5mg study did not result in significant improvements.

[@NutritionLibrary]

There is no direct research to indicate that either of our conclusions are correct. I could be wrong. But nonetheless, it would probably be prudent to not take 10 times the typical boron intake on a continual daily basis. Especially since there isn’t much understanding about how it interacts with other minerals.

[@davide4607]

@@NutritionLibrary Agreed, I wouldn't take 10mg long term until more studies come out.

[@krane15]

Never get so wrapped up in the science that you forget about the practical part of many substance. I can remember when marijuana had no medical significance whatsoever, despite people using it to relive a plethora of medical issues and maladies. Today, its approved for that very purpose. Remember, the first rule of science is observation. That's how most of our greatest discoveries are made.

[@renata5290]

Thank you ⚘

[@NutritionLibrary]

You’re very welcome

[@chrisbrooks3302]

Boron isn't toxic at all. People in western turkey get 60mg daily just in their drinking water!

[@bens2603]

What form of Boron do you recommend for boosting testosterone? I know there are several forms of Boron like Citrate, Glycinate, Aspartate, and Picolinate to name a few.

[@pabloharris7371]

Boron citrate

[@adam8ive]

you should do a vid on Shilajit.

[@NutritionLibrary]

I’ve thought about it. There isn’t a ton of research yet but it is definitely an interesting compound!! Do you take it?

[@dannyfarah6074]

Great video. If one was to take it for 2 weeks, does that mean you then stop for 2 weeks?