Deficiency of boron

Born is found in many tissues; however, bone contains the most. It is non metallic trace element, It is found abundantly in nature as compounds formed in combination with sodium and oxygen.

Bone, nails, hair and teeth exhibit the highest concentrations. Blood levels appear to be subject to homeostatic control.

Boron appears to either directly or indirectly affect the metabolism of calcium in bone and influences the composition and strength of bone.

Many findings has been suggested that inadequate dietary boron may one factor than enhances the susceptibility of bone loss and osteoporosis because of the mineral’s possible effect on calcium metabolism.

Feeding low boron to humans with <0.3 mg/day altered the metabolism of macrominerals, electrolytes and nitrogen as well as oxidative metabolism and produces changes in erythropoiesis and hematopoiesis.

Deficiency of boron