Latest Cooking & Cuisine Forum Topics:

  • whats the best way to store produce? are "green bags" any good? (3 posts)
  • Best Chinese food on the menu??? (15 posts)
  • Any good recipes or ideas using Canadian Bacon and/or Lil Smokies? (4 posts)
  • What's the best way to avoid a hangover? (47 posts)
  • if you drink your own urine will it make you sick? (13 posts)
  • How do I start eating like a vegan? (20 posts)
  • can someone help me think of a good argument? (19 posts)
  • Can a vegan eat foods made with yeast? (8 posts)
  • Beer! whats the best kind do you think? (11 posts)
  • How are you celebrating "World Vegetarian Week"? (12 posts)
  • How do you like your toast?? (22 posts)
  • Mock up recipe for Healthy Choice Chicken Margherita? (2 posts)
  • Need absinthe assistance please!!!!!? (6 posts)
  • Least favorite vegetable and fruit? (24 posts)
  • What's your favourite Mexican food? (10 posts)
    		•

     

    Boron

    I am sure that most of you have known something about boron. In fact, this trace element is always mentioned in our chemistry subjects back in elementary, high school, and even college. But did you all know that boron has a crucial role played in treating a variety of disorders?

    Boron is such a trace element that was shown to be important for plants early this century. Now, it was found out that such element has also some uses for humans. In fact, the human body contains boron which is distributed throughout the body parts with the highest level of concentration particularly in the bones and in the dental enamel.

    As such, boron has an essential contribution for healthy bone and proper joint function. It is supported by the findings that it has a significant influence on the calcium and magnesium metabolism. As boron is concentrated in the spleen, bone and thyroid, it seems to function in the metabolism and it seems to suggest a great role for boron in hormone metabolism. Aside from that, this trace element seems to leave an impact on the cell membranes and the way signals are distributed across the cell membranes.

    As it played a role in metabolism, numerous studies have shown that boron has the ability to transform the vitamin D to its more active form, which do enhance the calcium uptake and deposition into the bone. For that reasons, the boron is therefore essential for increasing the muscle mass, muscle strength, maintaining the bone density, developing the calcium absorption, and reducing the body fat.

    There is a certain report from the USDA which states that boron as a trace element greatly aids the bones for developing and to grow normally. It is present in the body and especially become significant if the presence of vitamin D in the diet is not enough to supply the other parts of the body. For the elderly, boron is as well important for the reason that it has a potential for preventing arthritis.

    Furthermore, another research study has demonstrated that low content of boron in the diet have been related with reduced testosterone levels. Along with that, the boron supplements have been shown to enhance the serum levels of testosterone in the postmenopausal women. With this finding, many athletes and bodybuilders are encouraged to take boron supplements to boost their testosterone levels, muscle mass, as well as strength. However, there is still no clear evidence to support the claim that this trace element will boost testosterone levels.

    In terms of its sources, it is considered that boron is mostly found in fruits, vegetables, soybeans, and nuts. However, it is interesting to know that the level of boron present in those food sources greatly depends on the soil in which it is grown. In addition, a significant amount of boron is also found in wine, cider, and beer.

    For those who want to take a boron supplement, it is necessary to know that the daily needs for boron fall somewhere around 1 mg. Just note that an excess intake of boron of about 100 mg will cause some toxic effects such as red rash with weeping skin, vomiting, diarrhea which is characterized by blue-green color, depressed blood circulation, coma, as well as convulsions.

    Sponsored Ads:

    Related Articles:

    Microbrews / Original Microbrews
    Vitamins / B12 Vitamin Basics
    Herbal / Iodine Was Discovered By Courtois In 1811. He Found That This Halogen Occurs Sparingly In The Form Of Iodides In Sea Water. The Iodides Are Then Assimilated By Seaweeds, Chilean Saltpeter, Nitrate-Bearing Earth (Known As Caliche), Brines From Old Sea Depo
    Herbal / Health Benefits
    Vegetarian Cooking / Easy Vegetarian Cooking
    Vegetarian Cooking / Recipes Of Italian Vegetarian Cooking
    Herbal / Obesity Is Associated With Several Long-Term Diseases Such As Heart Attack, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Et Cetera. Because Of The Alarming Number Of Obese People, Many Are Driven To Employ All Sorts Of Diet Tactics And Weight Loss Plans To Get
    Tea Kettles / Russell Hobbs Tea Kettle
    Vitamins / A Lack Of Vitamins
    Vegetarianism / The Environmental Costs Of Factory Farming And Ranching
    Herbal / Antioxidants
    Vitamins / A Guide To The B6 Vitamin
    Gourmet / Examples Of Well Known Premium Gourmet Coffees
    Vitamins / A Guide To The D Vitamin
    Vitamins / Prenatal Vitamin Supplements

    Also In This Category:

    Herbal
    - Colloidal Oatmeal
    - How Glutamine Works
    - Activated Charcoal
    - Essiac Herbal Tea For Cancer: The Herbs
    - Herbal Vaporizers
    - Chitosan
    - Herbal Side Effects Of Angelica
    - Now, Science Has Gained A Better Understanding Of Why Fruits And Vegetables Should Be Part Of A Healthy Eating Plan. Not Only Do We Enjoy The Many Flavors And Bright Colors, But We Also Benefit From Eating These Wonderful Food Sources. This Eating Pattern
    - The Components Of Insoluble Fiber Are Lignins, Cellulose, And Hemicelluloses. For This Reason, This Type Of Dietary Fiber Is Considered As "Non-Carbohydrate Carbohydrate." All The Compounds In Insoluble Fiber Form The Structural Parts Of Plants And Do Not
    - Herbal Neck Wraps - What Is It?
    - There Are Many Health Benefits Associated With Herbal Green Tea. Below Are Some Of Them.
    - Chondroitin
    - Herbal Wraps - A Little History
    - Since Herbal Supplements Entered The Market, The Food And Drug Industry Has Never Been The Same. In Almost Every Pharmacy, You Can Find Stalls That Are Dedicated Purely To Alternative Medicine. Boxes And Bottles Of Herbal Remedies, Once Considered To Be T
    - Herbal Teas

    Currently Online :

    3 member(s), 22 guest(s):
    CaffineAddict, Clatterkeys, electric, Ask Jeeves, Baiduspider+, Google, Cobion.com, Slurp

    Search :

    No comments yet
    culture herbs books berries garnishes salads freshly dutch caffeine pregnancy health manufacturers used dish pods wood performance of basic stephen calcium knives boxes farming puddings generally cholesterol rice bread bottle roast potatoes conditions modern training growth tomatoes prevent class lactobacillus infections problems art plants 1 butt lapsang maybe safety treat mashed