Effect of Boron Mineral on Health

Boron is a mineral that plays important roles in humans, animals and plants. However, the exact mechanism by which this mineral performs its functions in humans and animals is not fully understood. As a result, it is not classified as an essential element for humans and animals. People and animals live in the areas of Eskişehir, Kütahya, Bursa and Balıkesir provinces that have been boron resources for thousands of years. The total reserves in Türkiye have been estimated at 3.3 million tonnes. The water that comes from these provinces is consumed by the plants, vegetables, fruits and animals that feed on the plants grown here and by humans who consume them as food. It is an important mineral that has been consumed continuously with plants, animal products and water since the existence of our country. It is found in very high concentrations in precious foods such as dates, plums, grapes, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts and honey. Many studies carried out in countries without boron resources and using high doses of boron have led to it being included in the group of toxic minerals. The mineral boron, which is important in terms of dosage and duration of use, and which we believe is present in physiological foods and which we are trying to clarify with our studies, is one of the essential trace elements. The benefits of boron mineral to living organisms have been demonstrated in many studies to date. However, it is a promising mineral that needs to be supported by further biological studies.