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started Boron about a week ago and began having heart palpitations...

Posted on 2/15/24 at 11:40 pm
Posted by TigerGman
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Posted on 2/15/24 at 11:40 pm
9 mg. Scary stuff. I'm gonna cut back to 3 mg and see how it goes.
Posted by FieldEngineer
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 2/15/24 at 11:51 pm to
Interesting. I do the same dose and haven’t noticed any issues.
Posted by DrDenim
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Member since Sep 2022
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Posted on 2/15/24 at 11:59 pm to
Those aren't palpitations.

That's just the left ventricle of your heart communicating with the right atrium, and it's saying, "frick YEAH, BROTHER, WE'RE frickING DOING THIS! HOLD ONTO YOUR BUTT!"
Posted by LSUA 75
Colfax,La.
Member since Jan 2019
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 4:49 am to
I started boron a week ago.No heart palpitations for me,Likely just a coincidence.
Posted by Sabans straw hat
Member since May 2022
934 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 5:41 am to
Was about to start taking this, do you need to cycle?
Posted by LSUfan20005
Member since Sep 2012
8817 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 6:06 am to
Started with 9mg? I started back in October with 3, then moved to 6 in February.

If you research it, it’s remarkably safe and frankly a miracle supplement due to range of benefits.

Did you change anything else? Workouts any different?
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 6:34 am to
Curious...what is the alleged benefit of a boron supplement? I've never heard of anyone doing it until this forum
Posted by Blutarsky
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 7:30 am to
Boost in Testosterone for one
Posted by RocketTiger
Member since Mar 2014
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 7:40 am to
I take 9mg and have no problems.
Posted by TigerGman
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 7:57 am to
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Likely just a coincidence.


No. They stopped as soon as I got off.

Course, I'm 64, but I'm steadily lifting and putting on muscle.

Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
31104 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 8:13 am to
quote:

No. They stopped as soon as I got off.

Course, I'm 64, but I'm steadily lifting and putting on muscle.



then dont take it. must be reacting with something else you take or your body has a weird reaction to it. never heard of this side effect ever and never had it myself. but im only 41
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
31104 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 8:14 am to
quote:

Curious...what is the alleged benefit of a boron supplement? I've never heard of anyone doing it until this forum




increase in free testosterone from decreased shgb. tons on this forum have used it successfully and its proven in the studies to work really well for that.

most notice return of morning wood within a week to 10 days.

blood work for many backs up these claims too.
Posted by SwampRocket
Houston, Texas
Member since Dec 2012
634 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 8:25 am to
I’ve read that boron interacts with and improves vitamin d3 absorption which could mean in your case an increase in calcium levels. Electrolyte balance issues can cause palpitations. Magnesium counters calcium- do you take a supplement? If not, add some magnesium and see if it improves
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
162230 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 8:52 am to
quote:


increase in free testosterone from decreased shgb. tons on this forum have used it successfully and its proven in the studies to work really well for that.

most notice return of morning wood within a week to 10 days.

blood work for many backs up these claims too.

Other than what is mentioned in the OP what are some common side effects? Will I go bald faster?
Posted by TigerGman
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Member since Sep 2006
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 9:15 am to
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Boron is generally safe but it can cause toxicity symptoms and issues at high levels. If you take boron supplements you can experience heart palpitations, vomiting, and diarrhea. You can get plenty through your food but be sure you’re getting enough.



LINK
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
31104 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 9:18 am to
quote:

Other than what is mentioned in the OP


what op is describing is extremely rare

quote:

what are some common side effects


main one is if you take it at night, it can cause some the be restless

doesnt seem to be an issue when taking in the morning


quote:

Will I go bald faster?


no, shouldnt because it will still have you within normal ranges, but i cant say it 100% all the time wont as with the OP, some react weird.
Posted by jose
Houma
Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 2/16/24 at 9:39 am to
Any certain brand you recommend? I have been seeing yall talk lots about it here and I want to give it a try.
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
31104 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 9:44 am to
i just use now supplements 3mg
Posted by jose
Houma
Member since Feb 2009
28593 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 9:49 am to
Perfect. Just saw those on Amazon.
Posted by jose
Houma
Member since Feb 2009
28593 posts
Posted on 2/16/24 at 9:55 am to
Just found an article on for some more reading and this sold me:

quote:

It is well known that approximately 98% of testosterone molecules are bound to proteins in the blood, principally to sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG), and are not bioavailable because bound hormones cannot exit capillaries. Thus, the elevation of unbound free testosterone seen with boron supplementation may have significant beneficial ramifications, particularly in aging men in whom, typically, levels of SHBG increase and levels of FT decrease.


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