Boron, also known as borium
Boron, previously known in the Netherlands as borium, is a mineral with various useful functions in the body. These include functions related to metabolism and physiology – mechanisms related to the functioning of living organisms. Boron is also needed for the proper functioning of the immune system. Furthermore, research has shown that adding boron to animal feed can have a positive effect on wound healing, bone density, and embryonic development; the substance may also influence the metabolism of various minerals and enzymes. When boron is added to the diet, it also has a positive effect on liver metabolism.
A second study likewise identified a wide range of benefits of boron. This study found that boron may have a positive effect on bone growth, the immune system, the central nervous system, hormone function, and the symptoms of arthritis. This study also indicated that boron may influence the metabolism of various enzymes and minerals.
Because boron has or may have a positive effect on so many processes in the body, it is suspected that boron can improve the production or functioning of certain substances involved in biochemical processes.
Boron may not only have a positive influence on bone density; it may also have a positive effect on maintaining it. In addition, boron may have important antioxidant effects because it is involved in the modulation of oxidative stress.
