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Boron in SodaPeak: How Much Boron, the Safe Upper Limit and Food Sources
Boron amino acid chelate is the last of eight ingredients in SodaPeak's 1,200 mg blend, so the chelate weighs at most 150 mg per 2-capsule serving. The label does not say how much of that weight is boron itself. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements sets the adult upper limit at 20 mg of boron a day, and most Americans get about 1 to 1.5 mg from food (ODS: Boron).
Written by the SodaPeak editorial teamUpdated
The basics
What is boron amino acid chelate?
Boron is a trace mineral found in plants, soil and water. In SodaPeak it appears as "Boron Amino Acid Chelate": boron bound to amino acids, the building blocks of protein.
The amino acids are carriers. They add weight but are not boron.
The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says boron has no established recommended intake for people (ODS: Boron). It sets only an upper limit, the most an adult should get each day from all sources.
| Label name | Boron Amino Acid Chelate |
|---|---|
| What it is | Boron bound to amino acids · Trace mineral |
| Position on the label | 8 of 8 in the blend (labels list blend ingredients from most to least by weight) |
| Amount per serving (2 capsules) | Not disclosed; at most 150 mg of the chelate (boron content not stated) |
| Amount used in research | Adult upper limit 20 mg a day of boron |
| Strength of evidence | No testosterone data in the NIH fact sheet |
| Why it is used | A trace mineral; typical U.S. intake about 1-1.5 mg a day |
| Main caution | Boron content of the chelate is not declared. |
Label math
How much boron is in SodaPeak?
Nobody outside the maker can say, because the label prints no amount for the chelate and no figure for the boron inside it. Label math sets a ceiling of at most 150 mg of chelate per 2-capsule serving.
The ceiling works like this. Blend ingredients must be listed from most to least by weight, per the FDA labeling guide (FDA labeling guide ch. IV (blends)). Boron chelate is eighth of eight, so it can weigh no more than 1,200 divided by 8. At one capsule a day, the ceiling halves to 75 mg.
| Measure | 2 capsules | 1 capsule |
|---|---|---|
| Chelate weight (ceiling) | at most 150 mg | at most 75 mg |
| Boron content of that chelate | Not published | Not published |
| Position in the blend | 8 of 8 (smallest) | 8 of 8 (smallest) |
| Daily Value | Not established | Not established |
As the last ingredient, its real weight is almost certainly well under 150 mg.
Why it matters
Why does chelate weight differ from boron content?
The weight of a chelate includes the amino acid carriers, so the boron itself is only part of it. A label that names only the chelate does not tell you how much boron you swallow.
Many mineral labels solve this by printing the elemental amount, such as "boron (as boron amino acid chelate) 3 mg". The SodaPeak label does not. It lists the chelate by name inside the blend, with no number of any kind.
For a 150 mg chelate to reach the 20 mg upper limit, about 13% of its weight would have to be boron. We have no source for the boron share of this chelate. Since the chelate is probably far lighter than 150 mg, an amount near the limit looks unlikely, but the label cannot confirm it.
If you already take boron in a multivitamin, add up every source first.
Safe limits
What is the safe upper limit for boron?
The adult upper limit is 20 mg of boron a day, and 17 mg for teens aged 14 to 18, according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS: Boron). The limit covers food, drinks and supplements combined.
The bars below compare the boron chelate ceiling in SodaPeak with that limit. The tongkat ali and saw palmetto bars appear for context.
The boron bar compares chelate weight with a limit for boron itself, so it overstates the boron share. The label gives no way to narrow it down.
Food sources
Which foods contain boron?
Plant foods and a few drinks supply most dietary boron. The NIH fact sheet names coffee, milk, apples, beans and potatoes among the main U.S. sources (ODS: Boron). Typical intake from food and supplements together is about 1 to 1.5 mg a day.
| Food or drink | Food group | Why it adds up |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Drink | Daily habit, so small amounts add up |
| Milk | Dairy | Drunk often by many adults |
| Apples | Fruit | One of the most eaten fruits |
| Beans | Legumes | A filling staple in many meals |
| Potatoes | Vegetable | Eaten often, in many forms |
A varied diet gives you boron along with fiber and other nutrients.
The evidence
Does boron affect testosterone?
The NIH fact sheet on boron reports no testosterone results (ODS: Boron). It does not support boron as a testosterone aid, and no study has tested SodaPeak.
Boron often turns up in products sold as testosterone boosters. A 2020 review of 50 such products found that only about a quarter of their ingredients had data showing a testosterone increase (Clemesha 2020: T-booster claims).
Urology Care Foundation says diagnosing low testosterone needs two blood tests taken before noon, both under 300 ng/dL, plus symptoms (Urology Care: Low testosterone). If you have low energy, a low sex drive or lost muscle, a doctor can test you. Read more in our low testosterone guide.
Safety
Is the boron in SodaPeak safe?
At typical intakes, boron is not known to cause problems. Known boron toxicity comes mostly from swallowing boric acid or borax, household chemicals, not from food or ordinary supplements (ODS: Boron).
- Signs of too much boron include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and skin rash (ODS: Boron).
- Count all sources: multivitamins, bone formulas and men's blends often add boron.
If you have kidney disease, ask your doctor before taking any mineral supplement. SodaPeak's sarsaparilla and nettle root carry kidney cautions too; see SodaPeak side effects.
Our take
Is the boron in SodaPeak worth having?
It is a minor ingredient with an unclear dose. Boron is a familiar trace mineral with a clear safety limit. But SodaPeak does not tell you how much boron you get, and boron has no proven role in testosterone.
In its favor
- A known mineral with a published upper limit
- Last in the blend, so likely a small amount
- Found in common foods, so not exotic
Against it
- Boron content of the chelate not stated
- No testosterone results in the NIH fact sheet
- Harder to total your daily boron intake
To see how boron fits with the rest of the formula, compare it with tongkat ali, the second and possibly largest ingredient.
Keep exploring
What are the other ingredients in SodaPeak?
Boron chelate closes the blend, right after orchic substance. Each of the eight has its own page.
FAQ
Boron in SodaPeak: common questions
How much elemental boron does a SodaPeak serving contain?
SodaPeak does not print it. Boron amino acid chelate is last in a 1,200 mg blend, so the chelate weighs at most 150 mg per 2 capsules. How much of that is boron is not stated. Ask the seller for the elemental boron amount.
What is the maximum boron per day?
The adult upper limit is 20 mg of boron a day from all sources, according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. For teens aged 14 to 18 it is 17 mg. Most Americans get about 1 to 1.5 mg a day.
What is boron amino acid chelate?
It is boron bound to amino acids to make a stable mineral ingredient. The amino acids add weight but are not boron. That is why a chelate's total weight does not tell you the boron dose unless the label states it separately.
Is boron good for testosterone?
The NIH boron fact sheet reports no testosterone results, and no study has tested SodaPeak. Boron is common in testosterone booster products, but a 2020 review found most ingredients in such products lacked supporting data. See a doctor for blood tests if you have symptoms.
What foods are high in boron?
Coffee, milk, apples, beans and potatoes are leading U.S. sources, per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Typical U.S. intake is about 1 to 1.5 mg a day.
What are the symptoms of too much boron?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and skin rash are the main signs reported, mostly after swallowing boric acid or borax. They are not expected from food. If you take several products with boron and feel unwell, stop them and call your doctor.
Can I take SodaPeak with a multivitamin that has boron?
Check the multivitamin label for its boron amount and keep your total under 20 mg a day. SodaPeak does not state its boron content, so ask the seller first. Ask your doctor too if you have kidney disease.
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