Boron B

Atomic Number: 5
Atomic Weight: 10.8

Human Physiology:

• Only very scant amounts required
• Promotes healthy bone metabolism
• Needed for proper function of ovaries, testes, and adrenals
• RDA: 1-15mg/day

Prevalence:

• More abundant in seawater than earth's crust

Source:

• Non-citrus fruits
• Légumes
• Nuts
• Wine
• Vegetables, esp. avocadoes

Deficiency:

• Decreased mental alertness
• Increase magnesium and copper requirements
• Decreased bone density
• Increased risk of prostate cancer

Excess:

• Vitamin B6 & B12 deficiency
• Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
• Anemia
• Dermatitis
• Reproductive organ abnormalities
• Edema, seizures, fatigue