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Boron study complete and a new self experiment is started.
Fascinating read. I find reason to believe low boron can bring up hunger beyond energy needs. This based on that boron help with holding on to the minerals we drink and eat. Lack of minerals can drive hunger.
An old study found borax/boric acid 'not well suited for food preservative' and I get the impression that the unsuited part is related to the appetite suppressing effect.
Boron seem to accelerate burning of fat and carbs. In history there seem to have been a period where taking 500mg boric acid a day was used for weight loss, but due to diarrhea complications the popularity died down pretty quick.
A paper from the World Health Organization found that no evidence of the lethal dose of 15000mg excist from toxicology reports from hospitals, so they basically conclude that it is not as toxic as previously thought. A Norwegian report said it was less toxic than table salt. Still, no need to overdo it.
For woman, 3mg elemental boron daily seem to have veryvgood effect, but for men 11.5mg seem to be needed.
As a first step, I'll try out with 270mg boric acid as a supplement, and will have to use some time to look for stomach upset complications. This provide 45mg boron, which is basically heaps and plenty. Will see if I tolerate it, and may very likely have to reduce this to half.
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