Boron supplements. Should I be on them? Anyone tried them?

[AussieHelaman]

Been told that 4-6mg daily of boron will help my testosterone etc and help fitness etc.

What’s your take/experience?

[atomicspacebunny]

Great for keto (I love chia seeds)! Food of ancient warriors[1] and BORON makes your bones super strong (enhances D & K vitamins)!

9 Chia Seeds Benefits + Side Effects”…Chia also contains boron, which is another essential nutrient for bone health. Boron helps metabolize calcium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus for healthy growth of bones…”

Chia Seeds Benefits: The Omega-3, Protein-Packed Superfood - Dr. Axe

Boron Uses — Boost Bone Density and Much More

Boron Uses: Bosot Bone Density, Balance Hormones & More - Dr. Axe

footnote:
[1] “…Chia was so prized by the ancient Aztecs that it was used as a form of currency. Aztec warriors would take a small pouch of chia seeds on long journeys as a small amount could sustain a grown man for days. The Tarahumara Indians of Mexico known for their unearthly running endurance would take a chia seed drink to sustain and recharge during races that have been known to last days and span more than a hundred miles in rugged desert canyon terrain. …” …More

[PaulL]

Boron? As a supplement? I thought it was toxic, safe for eyewash but not for ingesting. Are you folks sure it’s safe?

I remember reading a science-fiction story years ago about people experiencing strange, deadly symptoms when they moved to settle on a particular planet, and the plot hinged on the ability of an autistic, or possibly idiot-savant kid to make the connection with the high amount of boron in the soil and the toxicity of boron when ingested. Even back when that story was written, there was concern that we were accumulating too much knowledge to keep it all integrated.

(Goodness! I haven’t thought of that story in years! I didn’t realize it had made such an impression. . . .)

[LeCheffre]

Keep it to 20mg/day as the upper limit.

Keto tends to improve T with adequate protein. If I felt I needed more, selenium rich foods and a ZInc Magnesium B6 stack (ZMA… similar effect to T, without all the nasty stuff that comes with T, and better sleep).