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Boron: Better Hormones, Lower Inflammation, Stronger Bones

The mineral that frees testosterone and reduces CRP

Feb 28, 2026
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You’ve probably never heard of boron. If you have, you know it as “that thing in Borax laundry detergent.” Boron is a mineral and research shows it can increase free testosterone and reduce inflammation. In a 2011 study, healthy men took 10 milligrams daily for seven days and saw measurable changes in both.

Within one week, free testosterone went up while inflammatory markers dropped.

The best part? This works for both men and women. A 1987 study tested postmenopausal women who had been eating a very low-boron diet. Adding just 3 milligrams per day raised their testosterone and estrogen levels (yes, women need testosterone too).

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  • How boron works

  • The exact dosing, form, and timing

  • Safety guidelines and who should not take boron

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