Boron
High food sources
Some symptoms/conditions associated with a deficiency
Some symptoms conditions associated with an excess
- Almonds
- Avocados
- Broccoli
- Beans
- Bananas
- Chickpeas
- Carrots
- Honey
- Leafy vegetables
- Nuts
- Oranges
- Onions
- Prunes
- Red apples
- Raisins
Some symptoms/conditions associated with a deficiency
- Boron deficiency is rare but symptoms include weakening of the bones, joint pain and other symptoms commonly associated with osteoporosis and arthritis. Brain function is also affected decreasing mental alertness and cognitive functioning
Some symptoms conditions associated with an excess
- Boron has a low toxicity level and toxicity is rare but it can still occur, this is usually because of supplement misuse or overuse. Boron toxicity can cause certain symptoms
