Boron Amino Acid Chelate and VapoFil™
Boron is a trace mineral. VapoFil uses a 5% boron amino acid chelate, a form joined to amino acids.
In brief
- A trace mineral
- 20 mg of 5% chelate per serving
- That is about 1 mg of elemental boron
- One of seven named ingredients
What it is
Boron is a trace mineral found in soil, water and plants. People take in a small amount of it from food every day. Prunes, raisins, almonds, avocados, apples and beans are good sources. In a chelate, the mineral is bound to amino acids, which makes a stable powder that is common in supplements. A 5% chelate means that 5% of the powder is boron by weight.
Where it comes from
Makers join boron to amino acids in a lab to create the chelate. With 20 mg of 5% chelate, simple math gives about 1 mg of elemental boron per serving, which is close to the small amount many people get from food.
Why it is in VapoFil
VapoFil lists 20 mg of boron amino acid chelate (5%) per serving.* Your VapoFil bottle label shows the serving size and every amount. Read Meet VapoFil for the full label tour.
Worth knowing
- A trace mineral from soil and plants
- Found in prunes, raisins and almonds
- Joined to amino acids as a chelate
- 20 mg per serving on the label
Easy ways to explore it
- Read Meet VapoFil: A First Look at the Capsules
- Snack on almonds or raisins for natural boron
- Open the NIH supplement basics page in the sources below
Keeps company with
Boron pairs well with these guides:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
Common questions
What is a trace mineral?
A mineral the body needs only in tiny amounts, like zinc, iodine or boron.
What does 5% mean?
Five percent of the powder is boron. So 20 mg of the powder has about 1 mg of boron.
Where can I see the amount of this ingredient?
Check the Supplement Facts panel on your bottle label. It lists every amount per serving of 2 capsules.
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