What is boron?

Grant Cooper, MD

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Boron is a naturally occurring trace element found in soil, plants, and metal deposits. Trace elements are present in only very small amounts in the body. Despite their low concentrations, some organisms require trace elements to survive.

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Minerals

Our bodies need some inorganic substances like iron, calcium and chromium for proper health. If you're not getting enough of a particular mineral, there are a wide array of mineral supplements available. Often it is not as easy to take in or absorb minerals by themselves, so look for recommendations about taking supplements with a meal or seeing how supplements are frequently combined -- like calcium with vitamin D.

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