Boron boosts testosterone levels significantly
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The Claim
Some people believe that taking boron supplements can dramatically increase testosterone levels, making it popular among athletes and bodybuilders looking for a natural performance enhancer.
Origin
This myth is largely propagated by early studies and marketing claims from supplement companies, suggesting that boron has a substantial impact on hormone levels.
What Science Says
Research, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), shows that while boron may have a mild influence on testosterone, the effect size is generally small and not clinically significant. A meta-analysis indicates no substantial evidence supporting dramatic increases in testosterone due to boron supplementation in healthy males.
Verdict
Mostly False
Sources
- PMID:8508192 The effect of boron supplementation on lean body mass, plasma testosterone levels, and strength in male bodybuilders.
- PMID:7889885 Plasma boron and the effects of boron supplementation in males.
- PMID:35864721 Effects of dietary boron supplementation on the testicular function and thyroid activity in male goats: Involvement of CYP17A1 gene.