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Boron 5 mg

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Boron 5 mg
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Score86
A practical, economical boron citrate capsule with clear dosing and limited breadth.
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Quantity:240 Capsule(s) • (240 servings)
Goals:
Testosterone Support
General Health

Score 86

A practical, economical boron citrate capsule with clear dosing and limited breadth.
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Analysis

Boron citrate is an identifiable organic source supplied at a practical amount. The single-capsule design is direct and easy to evaluate.

The large package and efficient serving value suit sustained focused use. No trademarked source, purity marker, or independent testing detail is provided.

The capsule fits adults who want boron without added vitamins or herbs. It should be treated as a targeted add-on rather than comprehensive general-health or testosterone support.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking five-milligram boron
  • People who prefer capsules
  • Value-focused users building a custom routine
Best for
  • Dedicated boron intake
  • Routine mineral support
  • Simple supplement combinations

Pros

  • Uses boron citrate
  • Clearly states the amount
  • Single active ingredient
  • Strong serving value

Cons

  • Source lacks a named quality standard
  • No complementary nutrients
  • Narrow fit for broad health goals

Warnings

  • The five-milligram serving can contribute to a higher total when combined with multivitamins or other boron products, so check the full daily intake before stacking.

Nutrient quality

91 Highest impact

Boron citrate is a defined organic form with useful absorption potential. The upper-maintenance amount is meaningful without appearing excessive.

Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

The boron amount is stated and no proprietary blend hides it. Only inactive capsule ingredients and complete directions are missing.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

Aggregate customer metrics indicate strong satisfaction from a moderate sample. Missing feedback details prevent judging repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

96 Highest impact

A defined form and low serving cost provide strong value. No unnecessary actives dilute the formula.

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Goals

Testosterone Support
Testosterone Support
Impact
Highest effect
B- Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Boron · 5 mg

Boron may influence free testosterone and estrogen metabolism through effects on binding proteins and inflammatory markers. The evidence comes from small, short human trials and is less established than the nutritional role of zinc or vitamin D.

The 5 mg amount sits within a practical supplemental range, and boron citrate is an absorbable organic form. The single-ingredient design provides focused depth without unrelated additions.

Study evidence
Boron Disputed 3 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Boron · 5 mg

Boron citrate provides a focused trace-mineral option that may support bone and mineral metabolism. Its clearly stated 5 mg amount sits in a practical range for routine use.

The formula is narrow, so it cannot cover the wider nutritional gaps associated with general health. A generic source without a purity or testing marker leaves some uncertainty about ingredient quality.

Study evidence
Boron Supportive 6 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Boron (Boron Citrate)
 5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
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Boron (Boron Citrate) · 5 mg OverallScore80
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Boron citrate is a well-absorbed organic form, though the source lacks a named purity or testing standard. The 5 mg serving sits in a practical range for general mineral support and is clearly identified. Its single-capsule serving delivers particularly strong value for someone seeking boron alone.

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88 Performance

Boron 6 mg

Swanson Ultra
<p>Albion bororganic glycine provides a well-defined premium chelate. Compared with the original, the focused ingredient profile and defined boron form make quality and suitability easier to assess. A very low serving cost creates excellent focused value.</p>
87 Performance

Boron 3 mg

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<p>Bororganic glycine provides a well-absorbed chelated boron form. Compared with the original, the focused ingredient profile and defined boron form make quality and suitability easier to assess. A very low serving cost and long supply create excellent focused value.</p>
86 Performance

Boron 3 mg

Nutricost
<p>Boron citrate is a defined organic form with useful absorption potential. Compared with the original, the focused ingredient profile and defined boron form make quality and suitability easier to assess. A low serving cost and long supply create strong value.</p>
84 Budget

Boron 5mg

Best Naturals
<p>Boron citrate is a defined organic form with useful absorption potential. Its lower serving cost makes it a more economical choice than the original while preserving relevant boron support. A very low serving cost and long supply create strong value.</p>
78 Budget

Triple Boron Complex 3 mg

Swanson
<p>The product supplies boron at a useful amount, but the chemical form is not disclosed. Its lower serving cost makes it a more economical choice than the original while preserving relevant boron support. A very low serving cost is appealing, though form quality cannot be judged.</p>
86 Budget

Boron 3 mg

NOW
<p>Calcium borogluconate is a defined organic boron form with useful absorption potential. Its lower serving cost makes it a more economical choice than the original while preserving relevant boron support. A very low serving cost provides strong focused value.</p>
83 Value

Triple Boron 3 mg

Source Naturals
<p>Aspartate, glycinate, and citrate provide three useful organic boron forms. A useful boron form and stronger recurring value create a better quality-to-cost balance than the original. A very low serving cost provides strong value if the listed amount is the combined total.</p>
80 Value

Boron Complex 3 mg

Nature's Way
<p>The aspartate-based complex offers plausible absorption but uses a mixed carrier description. The focused formula keeps the quality-to-cost trade-off practical, although the supplied candidates do not offer three options with clearly stronger value than the original. A very low serving cost is attractive, though repeated form entries complicate interpretation.</p>
81 Value

Triple Boron

Bluebonnet
<p>Aspartate, citrate, and glycinate provide three useful organic boron forms. The focused formula keeps the quality-to-cost trade-off practical, although the supplied candidates do not offer three options with clearly stronger value than the original. A low serving cost provides good value, though the higher dose is not necessary for everyone.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effects of boron supplementation on the severity and duration of pain in primary dysmenorrhea.
    Nikkhah S; Dolatian M; Naghii MR; Zaeri F; Taheri SM · Complementary therapies in clinical practice · 2015
    Randomized trial113 participantsGeneral Health forBoron
  2. Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for glioblastoma multiforme: a phase II study evaluating a prolonged high-dose of boronophenylalanine (BPA).
    Henriksson R; Capala J; Michanek A; Lindahl SA; Salford LG; Franzén L; Blomquist E; Westlin JE; Bergenheim AT; Swedish Brain Tumour Study Group · Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology · 2009
    Single-arm trial30 participantsGeneral Health forBoron
  3. Biochemical and physiologic consequences of boron deprivation in humans.
    Nielsen FH · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Single-arm trial12 participantsTestosterone Support forBoron
  4. Plasma boron and the effects of boron supplementation in males.
    Green NR; Ferrando AA · Environmental health perspectives · 1995
    Randomized trial19 participantsTestosterone Support forBoron
  5. Efficacy and safety of tavaborole topical solution, 5%, a novel boron-based antifungal agent, for the treatment of toenail onychomycosis: Results from 2 randomized phase-III studies.
    Elewski BE; Aly R; Baldwin SL; González Soto RF; Rich P; Weisfeld M; Wiltz H; Zane LT; Pollak R · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2015
    Randomized trialGeneral Health forBoron
  6. The efficacy and safety of tavaborole, a novel, boron-based pharmaceutical agent: phase 2 studies conducted for the topical treatment of toenail onychomycosis.
    Toledo-Bahena ME; Bucko A; Ocampo-Candiani J; Herz-Ruelas ME; Jones TM; Jarratt MT; Pollak RA; Zane LT · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2015
    Clinical trial336 participantsGeneral Health forBoron
  7. Effects of Calcium Fructoborate on Levels of C-Reactive Protein, Total Cholesterol, Low-Density Lipoprotein, Triglycerides, IL-1β, IL-6, and MCP-1: a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study
    Otilia-Constantina Rogoveanu, George Dan Mogosanu, Cornelia Bejenaru, Ludovic Everard Bejenaru, Octavian Croitoru, Johny Neamtu, Zbigniew Pietrzkowski, Tania Reyes-Izquierdo, Andrei Bita, Iulia Daria Scorei, Romulus Ion Scorei · Biological Trace Element Research · 2015
    Randomized trial78 participantsGeneral Health forBoron
  8. Comparative effects of daily and weekly boron supplementation on plasma steroid hormones and proinflammatory cytokines
    Mohammad Reza Naghii, Mahmoud Mofid, Ali Reza Asgari, Mehdi Hedayati, Maryam-Saddat Daneshpour · Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology · 2011
    Non-randomized trial8 participantsTestosterone Support forBoron