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General description	Water soluble mineral that keeps calcium in organism.
Found	- fresh fruit and vegetables
Anti-aging role	- help retain calcium in bones - prevent calcium and magnesium loss through the urine - prevent osteoporosis - involved in estrogen and testosterone metabolism - prevent arthritis - reduces inflammation and kiddney stones symptoms
Deficiency symptoms	Some studies have linked boron deficiency to hyperthyroidism.
Therapeutic doses	1 - 3 mg a day combined with calcium, magnesium and other minerals. RDA is not established
Maximum safe level	Not established
Side effects	Excessive doses (2,5 - 3 mg/ day) - may increase estrogen levels and increase risk of some cancers.
Composition formulas	- in combination with vitamins and minerals, never by itself

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