The Solgar Boron 3mg is a dietary supplement in plant capsules, with 3mg of boron per capsule, in the form of boric acid. The package contains 100 plant capsules, i.e. a stock for 100 days with the recommended dose of one capsule per day. Boron is a trace element, i.e. an element that the body encounters in very small amounts through the diet.
It is aimed at adults who follow a diet with limited variety of plant foods, those who eat few fruits, legumes and dried fruits, as well as those who want a steady, measured daily intake of boron instead of an intake that varies from meal to meal.
Boron is not produced by the body. It reaches us exclusively through water and plant foods, and that is where its peculiarity lies. The boron content of an apple, an almond or a bean is not constant. It depends on the composition of the soil in which the plant was grown. Soils that have been intensively cultivated for decades, or soils with naturally low boron content, produce food with clearly less boron than the same food from another region. Thus, two people with apparently similar diets may have a significantly different daily intake.
The second factor is the composition of the diet itself. The richest natural sources of boron are unprocessed plant foods: legumes, dried fruits, seeds, dried fruits, avocado, berries, oranges and grapes. A diet based mainly on processed foods, meat and dairy products offers significantly less. Boron does not currently have an approved health claim by the EFSA, so we describe here what the element is and where it comes from, without attributing a specific physiological effect.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the formula is positioned as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the manufacturer. Boron does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and its role in the human body remains a subject of research, so it cannot be accompanied by a promise of effect.
It is a single-ingredient formula. It does not contain calcium, magnesium, vitamin D or other nutrients, which makes it transparent: you know exactly what you are getting and you can add it to an existing supplement regimen without unintentionally doubling up on another nutrient.
The form of boron here is boric acid, one of the common forms used in supplements. The dose of 3mg per capsule is constant and does not depend on the volume or composition of the meal. The shell is of plant origin, from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and the remaining excipients are limited to microcrystalline cellulose, citric acid, boric acid (source of boron), silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate. The Solgar statement indicates that the product does not contain sugar, salt, starch, gluten, yeast, soy, wheat, dairy products, nor preservatives, sweeteners, artificial fragrances or colorants.
It suits adults who follow strictly vegan or vegetarian diets and want to safely cover their boron intake. It also suits those who have limited variety in their diet, i.e. those who eat few fruits, legumes and dried fruits, as well as those who already take supplements for bones and want to add boron as a separate element with a controlled dose. Finally, it suits those who prefer plant capsules instead of gelatin of animal origin.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. Anyone with a diagnosed bone condition should consult their doctor.
Main ingredients per plant capsule: boron (as boric acid) 3mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, citric acid, boric acid (source of boron), plant capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, gluten, yeast, soy, wheat, dairy products. Free of preservatives, sweeteners, artificial fragrances and colorants.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: 1 plant capsule daily for adults, preferably with a meal.
With one capsule per day, the package of 100 plant capsules is sufficient for 100 days, i.e. for about three months and ten days of continuous use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you have a health condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
One plant capsule per day, preferably with a meal. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
With one capsule per day it lasts for 100 days, i.e. a little over three months.
As boric acid, which provides 3mg of boron per plant capsule. The dose is constant in each capsule.
The shell is of plant origin and the product is declared to be free of dairy products. Always check the packaging label.
Because intake depends on the variety of plant foods and the soil of cultivation, it may vary greatly between people with similar diets.
This is a single-ingredient formula, so it does not overlap with such formulas. If you are taking multiple supplements, ask your pharmacist.
A multivitamin combines many nutrients in fixed proportions. Here you get only boron, in a known dose, and you control the rest of your regimen yourself.
No. Boron does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and its role remains a subject of research.
* Boron does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims on benefits are attributed to the manufacturer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Main ingredients per plant capsule: boron (as boric acid) 3mg.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, citric acid, boric acid (source of boron), plant capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, gluten, yeast, soy, wheat, dairy products. Free of preservatives, sweeteners, artificial fragrances and colorants.
Form: plant capsules
Recommended dosage: 1 plant capsule daily for adults, preferably with a meal.
With one capsule per day, the package of 100 plant capsules is sufficient for 100 days, i.e. for about three months and ten days of continuous use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medication or if you are dealing with any health issue, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
