*Boron
Atomic #5 Atomic Weight 10.81
(as boron glycinate complex)

Clinical observations: Boron supplementation was effective for about 90% of arthritis patients including rheumatoid arthritis, most with complete remission of symptoms. It was especially effective for juvenile arthritis. Patients normally took 6-9 mg of elemental boron daily to achieve symptom relief followed by a maintenance dose of 3 mg daily.1, 2

Boron has been found useful in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis as well. Studies have provided evidence that this mineral is essential for the action of vitamin D, the vitamin that allows the body to absorb and utilize calcium, and maintain a healthy immune system. Also, it appears to reduce calcium loss by increasing the beneficial effects of estrogen on bone health

References:
1	(Newnham RE. Arthritis or skeletal fluorosis and boron. Letter. Int Clin Nutr Rev 11(2):68-70, 1991; Newham RE. Boron beats arthritis. Proceedings of the ANZAAS, Australian Academy of Science, Canberra, Australia, 1979).1,2,3
2	(de Fabio A. Treatment & prevention of osteoarthritis. Townsend Letters for Doctors. February-March, 1990:143:148)
3	Gallagher J, Riggs L, Eisman J, et al., Intestinal calcium absorption and serum vitamin D metabolites in normal subjects and osteoporotic patients: Effect of age and dietary calcium. J Clin Invest 64 729-736, 1979.

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