Boron adverse effects:
Adverse effects of boron has been seen in humans including dermatitis, alopecia, anorexia and indigestion with doses between 1 gram and 25 grams per day, but not with doses of 1 gram per day or less. Boron toxicity is not known to occur with food intake.
Common Highest Boron Containing Foods:
These include coffee, milk, apples, dried beans, potatoes, avocado, peanut butter, peanuts, prune juice, grape juice, chocolate, wine, pecans, granola, raisins, and raisin bran cereals.
Assessment and Plan: Boron:
- According to the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board, there is no biologic function for boron determined in humans, but the upper limit of boron intake is 0.32 mg per kilogram of bodyweight per day.
- Boron adverse effects: Adverse effects of boron supplements have been seen in humans including dermatitis, alopecia, anorexia and indigestion with doses between 1 gram and 25 grams per day, but not with doses of 1 gram per day or less. Boron toxicity is not known to occur with food intake.
