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Dietary supplement

Boron 5 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nutricost

Capsule Category: Mineral
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Boron 5 mg is a dietary supplement by Nutricost 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 5 mg by Nutricost

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: boron, at 5 mg per capsule. Boron is a mineral that your body needs in small amounts.

The capsule also contains rice flour, hypromellose (a thickener), and magnesium stearate (a flow agent) — these are inactive ingredients that help form and deliver the boron.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Boron's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Boron for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Boron deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Radiation dermatitis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Vaginal candidiasis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Boron is likely effective for treating boron deficiency. It's possibly effective for vaginal yeast infections (candidiasis) and radiation dermatitis (skin damage from radiation).

The evidence suggests it's not effective for boosting athletic performance.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Boron

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

At the dose in this product (5 mg), boron is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects from oral boron are loss of appetite, skin irritation, redness, and indigestion.

However, boron can be toxic at high doses — chronic use of very large amounts can cause skin problems and hair loss, and acute poisoning from much larger doses causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and serious complications. Avoid boron supplements during pregnancy; high amounts may harm the fetus.

Also avoid them while breastfeeding because there isn't enough safety data. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Boron

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for boron. Still, before you take this product, check your complete medication list with the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist to review it with you.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This 5 mg boron supplement is reasonable if you're addressing a boron deficiency or want to try it for vaginal yeast infections or radiation dermatitis — the evidence supports those uses to varying degrees. Stay well below high-dose territory (this product is safely within normal ranges), and avoid it entirely if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have any health conditions or take medications regularly.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 21, 2022.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Boron 5 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutricost
Barcode (UPC) 810014670867
Net contents 240 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 21, 2022
DSLD ID 269398
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Boron 5 mg by Nutricost, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
240
UPC/BARCODE
810014670867
IngredientAmount% DV
Boron5 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with 8-12 oz of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Precautions

Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.

Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Notice: Store in a cool, dry place.

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.

Formula

From Boron Citrate 5 g per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Quality Guaranteed Nutricost

Third Party Tested

Formulation

Non GMO Gluten Free Product

See for yourself

Boron 5 mg by Nutricost label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Boron 5 mg by Nutricost

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.

Boron

No known
interactions
5 mg per serving Form: Boron Citrate

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Boron 5 mg by Nutricost Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Boron 5 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Boron 5 mg, from the product label.

Nutricost

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Name
Nutricost
Street Address
351 E 1750 N
City
Vineyard
State
UT
ZipCode
84059
Phone Number
(866) 438-3694
Web Address
www.nutricost.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Boron 5 mg by Nutricost: Common Questions

Does Boron 5 mg by Nutricost interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Boron 5 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Boron 5 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is boron used for?
Boron is a mineral your body needs in small amounts. This supplement is likely effective for treating boron deficiency, and possibly effective for vaginal yeast infections and radiation dermatitis (skin damage from radiation treatment).
Is boron safe to take every day?
At 5 mg per day, boron is generally well tolerated and falls safely below the upper limit (20 mg) set by health authorities. The most common side effects are loss of appetite, skin irritation, and indigestion. However, very high doses taken over time can be toxic, so stick to normal supplement doses and don't exceed recommended amounts.
Can I take boron if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — avoid boron supplements during pregnancy because high amounts may harm the fetus, and avoid them while breastfeeding due to limited safety data. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Will boron help me with athletic performance?
The evidence suggests boron is not effective for athletic performance, so it's not a reliable choice for that purpose.
Are there any fillers or other inactive ingredients in this capsule?
Yes — each capsule contains rice flour, hypromellose, and magnesium stearate. These are inactive ingredients that help form and deliver the boron; they're not active components of the supplement.

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The Full Monographs Behind Boron 5 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Boron 5 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.

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
  1. Ellenhorn MJ, et al. Ellenhorn's Medical Toxicology: Diagnoses and Treatment of Human Poisoning. 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
  2. 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.
  3. Thai L, Hart LL. Boric acid vaginal suppositories. Ann Pharmacother 1993;27:1355-7.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

See these in context on the Boron monograph →

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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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