Did You Know - That the essential trace mineral boron could be the key to healthier bones for life.

Boron, an essential trace mineral known to be deficient in New Zealand soils, is a mineral critical to our health and wellbeing. It affects a broad range of life processes including macromineral absorption and utilisation, bone mineralisation, energy production, protein and oestrogen metabolism, free radical management, prostate health and mental function to name but a few.

In thinking about prevention and treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis, both major health issues in New Zealand, almost everyone, health professionals and laypeople alike, have overlooked one of the most critical components for supporting healthy bone matrix: boron. Research suggests that boron is an essential factor in potentiating the bone-building effects of key nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and vitamin D. Healthy bones, however, are just one of the many roles boron plays in maintaining optimum health.

Whilst many doctors and dietary supplement manufacturers overlook the importance of boron, for New Zealanders in particular, Radiance® mineral and bone-building supplements all contain essential boron along with the other nutrients for optimal health and wellbeing.

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