Boron is essential to bone metabolism and calcification of bones, and helps prevent osteoporosis, arthritis, and tooth decay. Memory and brain function can be improved with boron.
Boron plays a role in regulating the hormones, especially estrogen, but testosterone as well.
A boron deficiency can cause weak and fragile cell walls. Some research shows that boron improves libido. Boron is stored in the parathyroid glands.