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Boron is a trace element found
mostly in the parathyroid glands. It helps you absorb calcium in
your bones. Boron's role in the body was only discovered in the
1980's.
Natural Food Sources
Apples, beans, beer, carrots, cider, grains, grapes, leafy
vegetables, legumes, nuts, pears, raisons, some drinking water
supplies.
Main Functions
Boron helps regulate the levels of calcium in the body, which
may help to preserve bone and prevent osteoporosis. It promotes
normal growth, development and metabolism.
Deficiency Symptoms
Poor bone development is the main boron deficiency symptom.
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