Does Boron Really Boost Testosterone? Urologist Explains
Boron is known as a trace mineral that plays a role in various bodily functions, including bone health and hormone regulation.
Doctor Information
Name: Rena Malik
Specialization: Urology
City: Irvine
Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist with a talent for dispelling medical misinformation, discussing intimate topics, and educating the general public. With over 300 million views and 2 million subscribers, her YouTube channel Rena Malik, M.D. has become a go-to destination for frank, evidence-based discussions of taboo topics. Men’s Health Magazine named her as one of the top 10 health influencers in 2023. Dr. Malik is regularly featured by media outlets, including Insider, Men’s Health, Self, Scientific American, Bustle, and US News & World Report and has been a guest on multiple podcasts, including the popular Diary of a CEO, Huberman Lab, and Mel Robbins Podcasts.
Dr. Rena Malik specializes in sexual medicine and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) and is a Menopause Certified Menopause Practitioner. Her practice, Rena Malik, MD offers patient-focused, individualized care in bladder health, sexual dysfunction, hormone management, and the compassionate management of non-narcotic pelvic pain. She is located in Beverly Hills and Irvine, CA and sees patients virtually from the states of CA, FL, IL, MD, NY, NJ, TX and VA.
Dr. Rena Malik’s extraordinary contributions to the realm of urology have earned her the distinguished title of the 2023 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year. With a prolific portfolio boasting over 80 peer-reviewed publications, she continues to contribute to the advancement of innovation in the field of urology. She is an online content editor for the Journal of Urology and Urology Practice journals.
FAQ Highlights
Q: What is boron and where is it found naturally?
A: Boron is a trace element that is found naturally and is also found in a number of foods, including prunes, avocados, nuts, legumes, and certain other foods.
Q: How does boron increase testosterone levels?
A: The exact mechanism of how boron increases testosterone levels is not entirely well understood, but it may have some interaction with hormone receptors or enzymes that create and metabolize testosterone, as well as some anti-inflammatory effects that can indirectly increase testosterone.
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