ABSTRACT
In 1923, boron was accepted as being an essential nutrient initially for broad beans (Vicia faba) and subsequently for all plants. Boron is required for the development of zebra™sh (Danio rerio) (Rowe and Eckert, 1999) and for reproduction and development in frogs (Xenopus laevis) (Fort et al., 1999). Experimental studies suggest that boron is a potentially essential nutrient for humans also (WHO, 1996; Nielsen, 2008). The aim of the present review is to assess the literature on dietary sources and intake of boron in humans; and to evaluate the impact of boron on metabolism in health and disease.
