I don't take it every day, but when I remember I'll take perhaps an 1/8 of a teaspoonful in warm water. I heard it's best to take a break every week if you take it every day. I've heard that is can affect levels of reproductive hormones if you don't take a break of maybe 2 out of every 7 days.
It works to make sure calcium ends up in the bones rather than in the blood or in plaques anywhere else. It works in conjunction with vitamin D and K2 to this purpose.
I believe it helps reduce joint inflammation as well. Not sure whether that is connected to sequestering calcium in bones. Anyway, it reduces inflammation in both osteo and rhematoid arthritis and joint injury.
Side benefits of boron supplementation is that is helps flush fluoride and some heavy metals out of the body.
I think 20 mule team is OK. in general, mined borax is pure enough to be safe.
Disclaimer
Don't take my word for anything, verify with your own research.
I've been using Borax for about fifteen years. I also take Diatomaceous Earth a few times/month. I'm at an age where bone density is an issue, but my bone density is very good. Also, regular exercise is extremely helpful.
Boron supplementation may support bone health and has shown potential benefits for individuals at risk of osteoporosis, particularly postmenopausal women. Research indicates that boron plays a critical role in bone metabolism by enhancing the absorption and utilization of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D, all of which are essential for maintaining bone mineral density (BMD).
Studies have demonstrated that boron deficiency is associated with reduced calcium and magnesium retention, which can negatively impact bone strength.
Supplementation with boron has been linked to decreased urinary excretion of calcium and magnesium, suggesting improved mineral retention and reduced bone demineralization.
A pilot study on postmenopausal women found that boron supplementation reduced calcium loss in urine, which may help prevent osteoporosis.
Another study reported that 66 out of 100 patients with osteoporosis experienced improved bone density after six months of supplementation with calcium and boron.
In a clinical trial involving vitamin D-deficient patients, supplementation with 6 mg of boron from FruiteX B® OsteoBoron™ led to an average 24% increase in serum vitamin D levels, which is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health.
Animal studies further support these findings, showing increased bone mineral content in rats treated with FruiteX B® OsteoBoron™.
The most commonly studied and recommended dosage for bone health is 3 mg per day, which has been shown to be safe and effective in multiple studies.
This dose is considered optimal for supporting bone growth and maintenance without significant risk of toxicity, as the upper intake level (UL) for adults is set at 20 mg/day.
Some research suggests that a daily intake of 2–3 mg of boron may be optimal for bone health, with higher intakes potentially offering additional benefits.
Despite these promising findings, the evidence is not universally conclusive. One study found no significant effect of boron on calcium loss in individuals with adequate magnesium intake
, and another noted that while boron supplementation showed benefits in some trials, it is not currently recommended as a primary treatment for osteoporosis due to limited high-quality evidence.
Nevertheless, boron is often considered a valuable adjunctive nutrient in bone health regimens, especially for those with low dietary intake of fruits and vegetables.
In summary, boron supplementation at a dose of 3 mg per day may help improve bone mineral density and support bone health, particularly in postmenopausal women, by enhancing the body’s use of key bone-building nutrients and hormones.
However, it should be viewed as a complementary strategy rather than a standalone treatment for osteoporosis.
Pivotal role of boron supplementation on bone health: A narrative review
Mariangela Rondanelli 1, Milena Anna Faliva 2, Gabriella Peroni 3, Vittoria Infantino 4, Clara Gasparri 5, Giancarlo Iannello 6, Simone Perna 7, Antonella Riva 8, Giovanna Petrangolini 9, Alice Tartara 10
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PMID: 32540741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126577
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Abstract
Background: Boron is a trace element that plays an important role in numerous biological functions, including calcium metabolism, growth and maintenance of bone tissue. However, there are still no precise indications regarding a possible role of boron supplementation, and its amount of supplementation, to maintain bone health. So the aim of this narrative review was to consider the state of the art on the effectiveness of boron supplementation (alone or with other micronutrients) on growth and maintenance of bone in humans through control of calcium, vitamin D and sex steroid hormone metabolism in order to suggest a daily dosage of boron supplementation.
I used to take the mule box version but gave up and just bought proper borax supplements from Amazon, to be safe, and sure that it was the right amount and not contaminated since the cleaning stuff isn't exactly meant for eating, id rather spend a few bucks to get food grade stuff
I am a testament to its work. Went from im gona have to have a 3rd knee resurfacing surgery to 99% of the pain is gona and it now bends smoothly in 2 weeks, may have been 1 but i noticed at 2. Been like 5 years and i still drink it and knee working great still. Saved me from under sleep surgery.
Borax counters osteoporosis.
I guess that's too simple and cheap.
How do you take borax, and what source? Twenty Mule Team?
I don't take it every day, but when I remember I'll take perhaps an 1/8 of a teaspoonful in warm water. I heard it's best to take a break every week if you take it every day. I've heard that is can affect levels of reproductive hormones if you don't take a break of maybe 2 out of every 7 days.
It works to make sure calcium ends up in the bones rather than in the blood or in plaques anywhere else. It works in conjunction with vitamin D and K2 to this purpose.
I believe it helps reduce joint inflammation as well. Not sure whether that is connected to sequestering calcium in bones. Anyway, it reduces inflammation in both osteo and rhematoid arthritis and joint injury.
Side benefits of boron supplementation is that is helps flush fluoride and some heavy metals out of the body.
I think 20 mule team is OK. in general, mined borax is pure enough to be safe.
Disclaimer Don't take my word for anything, verify with your own research.
I've been using Borax for about fifteen years. I also take Diatomaceous Earth a few times/month. I'm at an age where bone density is an issue, but my bone density is very good. Also, regular exercise is extremely helpful.
Take both of these: D and K2 and they work as advertised...My bones don't hurt like they used too!!!!
I love hearing what people are trying and of course doing my own research. Thanks friend.
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Boron supplementation may support bone health and has shown potential benefits for individuals at risk of osteoporosis, particularly postmenopausal women. Research indicates that boron plays a critical role in bone metabolism by enhancing the absorption and utilization of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D, all of which are essential for maintaining bone mineral density (BMD). Studies have demonstrated that boron deficiency is associated with reduced calcium and magnesium retention, which can negatively impact bone strength. Supplementation with boron has been linked to decreased urinary excretion of calcium and magnesium, suggesting improved mineral retention and reduced bone demineralization.
A pilot study on postmenopausal women found that boron supplementation reduced calcium loss in urine, which may help prevent osteoporosis. Another study reported that 66 out of 100 patients with osteoporosis experienced improved bone density after six months of supplementation with calcium and boron. In a clinical trial involving vitamin D-deficient patients, supplementation with 6 mg of boron from FruiteX B® OsteoBoron™ led to an average 24% increase in serum vitamin D levels, which is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health. Animal studies further support these findings, showing increased bone mineral content in rats treated with FruiteX B® OsteoBoron™.
The most commonly studied and recommended dosage for bone health is 3 mg per day, which has been shown to be safe and effective in multiple studies. This dose is considered optimal for supporting bone growth and maintenance without significant risk of toxicity, as the upper intake level (UL) for adults is set at 20 mg/day. Some research suggests that a daily intake of 2–3 mg of boron may be optimal for bone health, with higher intakes potentially offering additional benefits.
Despite these promising findings, the evidence is not universally conclusive. One study found no significant effect of boron on calcium loss in individuals with adequate magnesium intake , and another noted that while boron supplementation showed benefits in some trials, it is not currently recommended as a primary treatment for osteoporosis due to limited high-quality evidence. Nevertheless, boron is often considered a valuable adjunctive nutrient in bone health regimens, especially for those with low dietary intake of fruits and vegetables.
In summary, boron supplementation at a dose of 3 mg per day may help improve bone mineral density and support bone health, particularly in postmenopausal women, by enhancing the body’s use of key bone-building nutrients and hormones. However, it should be viewed as a complementary strategy rather than a standalone treatment for osteoporosis.
Also,
see this paper, it was the first result in a search on boron supplementation and osteoporosis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32540741/
I used to take the mule box version but gave up and just bought proper borax supplements from Amazon, to be safe, and sure that it was the right amount and not contaminated since the cleaning stuff isn't exactly meant for eating, id rather spend a few bucks to get food grade stuff
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Thanks for the reminder to take my borax!!!
Borax is magic!
I would love any information you have on this topic.
I am a testament to its work. Went from im gona have to have a 3rd knee resurfacing surgery to 99% of the pain is gona and it now bends smoothly in 2 weeks, may have been 1 but i noticed at 2. Been like 5 years and i still drink it and knee working great still. Saved me from under sleep surgery.
Excellent!
I've just put another comment up in this post on that.