Boron 3 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Boron 3 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Boron 3 mg is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bone health, joint and arthritis support, hormone (testosterone/estrogen) support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Boron 3 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: boron at 3 mg per tablet. Boron is a mineral that your body needs in small amounts; it plays a role in bone health and may help with certain conditions.
The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients (fillers and binders) to hold it together: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, croscarmellose sodium, and an aqueous coating.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Boron is likely effective for treating boron deficiency — which is rare in people eating a typical diet. It's rated possibly effective for vaginal yeast infections (candidiasis) and radiation dermatitis (skin damage from radiation therapy).
For athletic performance, the evidence suggests it's probably not effective.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
At the 3 mg dose in this product, boron is generally well tolerated. The main side effects from oral doses below 20 mg are uncommon and mild — they can include loss of appetite, skin irritation, indigestion, and redness.
High chronic doses (much higher than this supplement) can cause hair loss and serious poisoning. Avoid boron supplements during pregnancy; high amounts may harm the fetus.
Also avoid them while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the boron in this product. That said, check your exact medications using the search tool on this page, or confirm with your pharmacist before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This supplement makes sense if you have a confirmed boron deficiency or want to try it for vaginal yeast infections or radiation dermatitis — though talk it through with your doctor first. At 3 mg, it's a low, generally well-tolerated dose.
Don't use it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Run any questions or your full medication list by your pharmacist before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2017.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Boron 3 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536012992 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 70180 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Boron 3 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Boron | 3 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Aqueous Coating
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General Statements
Mineral
Bone
Actual size
Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Well absorbed form of chelated boron
Formulation
Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free
Does not contain: Yeast, wheat, gluten, sugar, salt, soy, dairy, citrus, fish, animal derivatives, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Suitable for most vegetarians
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General
Item No. VS-2199 1044229 LQ 1
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Boron 3 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Boron 3 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.
Boron
No knowninteractions
Boron is a trace mineral found in many plant foods and sold as a supplement, mainly promoted for bone, joint, and hormone health. The human evidence f...
Boron monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Aqueous Coating. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Boron 3 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Boron 3 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Boron 3 mg, from the product label.
The Vitamin Shoppe
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- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-1216
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Boron 3 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Boron 3 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Boron 6 references
- Ellenhorn MJ, et al. Ellenhorn's Medical Toxicology: Diagnoses and Treatment of Human Poisoning. 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Thai L, Hart LL. Boric acid vaginal suppositories. Ann Pharmacother 1993;27:1355-7.
- Acs N, Banhidy F, Puho E, Czeizel AE. Teratogenic effects of vaginal boric acid treatment during pregnancy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2006;93:55-6. PubMed
- Garabrant, D. H., Bernstein, L., Peters, J. M., and Smith, T. J. Respiratory and eye irritation from boron oxide and boric acid dusts. J Occup Med 1984;26(8):584-586. PubMed
- Hjelm C, Harari F, Vahter M. Pre- and postnatal environmental boron exposure and infant growth: results from a mother-child cohort in northern Argentina. Environ Res 2019;171:60-8. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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