You’ve likely ingested boron without even realizing it. It’s a common mineral found in foods like beans, apples, milk, potatoes, avocados, raisins, and coffee. It’s also found industrially in fiberglass and ceramics (although we don’t recommend ingesting those).
Although boron is not classified as an essential nutrient, it has many benefits. These include supporting brain function, bone formation, metabolism, immunity, and reproduction.
This last benefit for reproductive health is what makes many men wonder whether they should take boron to improve their testosterone levels.
The Connection Between Boron and Testosterone
The short answer is that boron may improve testosterone levels for men. Studies have shown that taking boron can increase free testosterone levels (i.e., testosterone not bound to a protein) by 25% and lower estradiol (i.e., estrogen) levels by nearly 50%.
Even better? The findings found that these results happened within a week of men taking boron. That can be great news for men looking for a quick and natural way to increase testosterone levels.
These findings mean that taking a boron supplement could help some men who are experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) due to low testosterone levels or other hormone-related causes. However, if you have ED because of other factors, such as a heart condition or nerve damage, then boron may not give you the boost you are looking for.
In addition to sex-related benefits, having healthy testosterone levels can help improve athletic performance. Some researchers found that men who took boron experienced a boost in performance and strength.
So, if you are looking for a safe and effective way to raise your free testosterone levels, boron supplements may be your answer.
The information provided in this blog is intended solely for informational and educational purposes. It should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please review all supplements you are taking or are considering taking with your health care professional.
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