Bor & Borax – was ist dran an dem “Wundermittel”?

The trace element boron, which has been widely unknown for a long time, has been experiencing a hype for some time now. It is considered a true miracle cure and is said to promote bone formation, positively influence hormone balance, have an anti-inflammatory effect, alleviate arthrosis and arthritis and help with allergies.

But is all this true? We have taken a closer look at the trace element for you.

Natural occurrence of boron

Boron is a so-called semimetal that is widespread in nature. It occurs in various compounds, for example in the form of borax (sodium borate), boric acid or kernite. It is found in rocks, soil and water, among other places. Boron is a vital trace element for plants. It is not only a structural component of the cell walls, is needed for cell division and thus for the growth of the plant, but also plays an important role in photosynthesis.

Thus, plant foods such as fruit (especially dried fruit), green leafy vegetables, nuts, legumes and wine are particularly rich in boron. In contrast, the boron content of dairy and meat products is rather low. Our tap water also contains small amounts of boron.

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The best-known boron compound is the mineral borax, which is composed of boron, sodium, oxygen and hydrogen and was formerly used for food preservation. In food supplements, borax or boric acid are usually found as ingredients.

In medicine, the basic trace element boron has long been used for various purposes. In the past, boric acid was used to disinfect skin and mucous membranes. Even today, boron can be found in homeopathic compositions, in healing waters or as an antiseptic.

Wie wirkt Bor in unserem Körper?

Auch wenn Bor offiziell bis heute als nicht lebensnotwendiger (essentieller) Nährstoff gilt, besteht kein Zweifel mehr an seiner wichtigen Bedeutung für unsere Gesundheit. Und das ist auch gut so. Denn Bor ist nicht nur für die die für Festigkeit und Elastizität von Zellwänden und Membranen unverzichtbar, es ist darüber hinaus an vielen Aufgaben und Funktionen in unserem Körper maßgeblich mit beteiligt.

Boron promotes bone health

Boron is essential for the health of our bones and joints. In naturopathy, it has long been considered an important trace element for building and maintaining bone structure and is used, among other things, in the therapy of osteoporosis.

But why is that so? Quite simply, boron promotes the activity and proliferation of bone-forming cells. It controls the mineralisation of the bones by influencing the regulation of the bone-forming nutrients calcium, magnesium and vitamin D, as well as the hormones testosterone and oestrogen, which are important for bone formation.

Boron reduces the excretion of calcium and magnesium in the kidneys, while at the same time improving absorption from the intestines and incorporation into the bones. Since boron acts on magnesium, which converts vitamin D into its active form, boron also has an influence on our vitamin D levels. In addition, it inhibits an enzyme that breaks down vitamin D.

Boron regulates the sex hormones testosterone and oestrogen

Boron also plays a key role in regulating the sex hormones testosterone and oestrogen. When boron is taken, testosterone levels rise in men and oestrogen levels rise in women. The latter comes into play especially during and after menopause, when oestrogen is in short supply in the body. Since falling oestrogen levels are considered one of the main causes of bone loss in post-menopausal women, regular intake of boron can help increase bone density and thus reduce the risk of osteoporosis. However, women on hormone replacement therapy or anti-hormone therapy should consult with their therapist before supplementing with boron.

Boron regulates inflammation

Chronic inflammation is considered the cause of many complaints and diseases. By neutralising free radicals and inhibiting typical inflammatory markers, boron can slow down inflammatory processes in the body. Thus, for example, in the case of active arthrosis or arthritis, the progression of the disease can be effectively inhibited and complaints alleviated.

But boron can also have a positive effect on other diseases that are associated with inflammation, such as rheumatism, psoriasis or neurodermatitis.

Boron can have a positive effect on allergies

An undersupply of boron can lead to an increased incidence of allergies, including hay fever and allergic skin diseases. Therefore, allergy sufferers in particular should ensure a sufficient supply of boron.

Weitere Wirkungen von Bor:

reguliert den Säure-Basen-Haushalt (Bor ist basisch)
unterstützt die Nebenschilddrüsen
verbessert die elektrische Aktivität des Gehirns und damit die kognitive Leistung und das Kurz- sowie das Langzeitgedächtnis
stärkt Sehkraft und Gleichgewichtssinn
schützt vor Pestizid-induziertem oxidativem Stress und Schwermetalltoxizität
wirkt stark desinfizierend (vor allem bei Pilzen und Mikroorganismen)
vermindert das Eindringen von Giften und anderen Noxen in den Körper
fördert das Wachstum der Muskeln
aktiviert die Zirbeldrüse

Für wen ist Bor geeignet?

Bor wird im Allgemeinen gut vertragen und schnell von unserem Körper aufgenommen. Überschüsse werden bei gesunden Menschen nach drei bis vier Tagen wieder über den Urin ausgeschieden, so dass es im Körper zu keiner Anreicherung oder Speicherung kommen kann.

Kinder, Schwangere sowie Menschen mit Nierenerkrankungen oder einer eingeschränkten Nierenfunktion sollten hingegen stärker auf das enthaltende Bor in Nahrungsergänzung achten. Während geringe Mengen an Bor wie z. B. in unserer VitalBASE® auch für diese Personengruppen i.d.R. unbedenklich sind und ausgeschieden werden können, ist der Verzehr von höher dosierten Bor-Tagesdosen wie z. B. in Active H® von Fall zu Fall verschieden. Haben Sie aber bitte keine Sorge: Wir lassen Sie nicht alleine und helfen Ihnen Ihre individuelle Menge sowie das passende Vitalprodukt zu finden.