Devirian Tara A, Volpe Stella L
Department of Nutrition, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 01003, USA.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2003;43(2):219-31. doi: 10.1080/10408690390826491.
Boron may be an essential nutrient for animals and humans. Dietary boron influences the activity of many metabolic enzymes, as well as the metabolism of steroid hormones and several micronutrients, including calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D. Boron supplementation in rats and chicks has been shown to increase bone strength. Boron may also play a role in improving arthritis, plasma lipid profiles, and brain function. Additional research is necessary to further clarify boron's influence in human and animal physiology, as well as determine a dietary requirement for humans.
硼可能是动物和人类必需的营养素。膳食硼会影响许多代谢酶的活性，以及类固醇激素和包括钙、镁和维生素D在内的几种微量营养素的代谢。在大鼠和小鸡中补充硼已被证明可以增强骨骼强度。硼在改善关节炎、血脂水平和脑功能方面也可能发挥作用。需要进一步研究以进一步阐明硼对人和动物生理的影响，并确定人类的膳食需求量。
