Ingredient
How Much Boron Is in SodaPeak?
Boron in SodaPeak is the eighth and last line of the 1,200 mg Test Boost Proprietary Blend, listed as Boron Amino Acid Chelate. By label order it can weigh at most 150 mg per serving, but the label does not say how much of that is elemental boron. The adult upper limit is 20 mg of boron a day, and human evidence for muscle or testosterone is not there.
Written by the SodaPeak label deskUpdated
The basics01
What is boron in SodaPeak?
Boron in SodaPeak is a trace mineral bound to amino acids, printed as "Boron Amino Acid Chelate". It is the eighth and lightest line in the blend.
It sits last, after orchic substance. The Supplement Facts show one "Test Boost Proprietary Blend" of 1,200 mg per serving of 2 capsules and no amount for any line.
Boron is marketed for bone and hormone support. Boron amino acid chelate is one of several supplement forms, with citrate, glycinate and calcium fructoborate (NIH ODS, Boron). The bottle claims only "Supports Healthy Muscle*".
Label math02
How much boron is in SodaPeak?
The label does not say. By label order, boron amino acid chelate can weigh at most 150 mg per serving of 2 capsules.
Ingredients in a blend are listed in descending order by weight, and only the total is printed (21 CFR 101.36 (Supplement Facts, proprietary blends)). Eight lines, each at least as heavy as line 8, fit in 1,200 mg only at 150 mg each. So 150 mg is both the even split and the cap for the last line. Boron could weigh far less.
Careful: that 150 mg is the weight of the whole chelate, boron plus amino acids. Boron is only part of it, and the label gives no elemental figure.
| Line | Ingredient | At most (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sarsaparilla | 200 |
| 7 | Orchic substance | 171 |
| 8 | Boron amino acid chelate | 150 |
The limit03
What is the upper limit for boron?
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level for boron is 20 mg a day for adults, and it is lower for children and teens (NIH ODS, Boron).
It was set from reproductive and developmental effects seen in animals. Food gives roughly 0.9 to 1.4 mg a day. Supplement labels list elemental boron at about 0.15 to 6 mg.
Do not compare 150 mg of chelate with the 20 mg limit and panic, or relax. The units differ, because the limit counts elemental boron. The point is that the amount in SodaPeak is unknown.
| Typical food intake | About 0.9 to 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Typical supplement labels | About 0.15 to 6 |
| Adult upper limit | 20 |
Research04
What does research say about boron?
There is not enough human data to rely on. The small human studies in the fact sheet concern osteoarthritis and bone (NIH ODS, Boron).
The sheet reports no human testosterone findings in its text. Testosterone appears only in the title of a 1987 study of postmenopausal women. The cancer evidence is observational only.
It also notes no data compare how well the supplement forms are absorbed. That includes the amino acid chelate on the label. No trial has tested SodaPeak itself.
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See packsSafety05
Is boron in SodaPeak safe?
Boron is safe only within limits. Too much can cause harm, and the amount in the blend is not printed.
Many people also get boron from food and from multivitamins. Because side effects are most likely at high doses or when several supplements are combined (NIH ODS, Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know), tell your doctor what else you take.
The label lists no boron figure for you to add up. A seller call to +1 (302) 200-3480 is the only way to ask.
Never change a prescribed dose because you started a supplement. Show the bottle to your pharmacist.
| Name on the label | Boron Amino Acid Chelate |
|---|---|
| What it is | A trace mineral bound to amino acids |
| Place on the label | Line 8 of 8 in the 1,200 mg proprietary blend |
| Amount per serving (2 capsules) | At most 150 mg per 2 capsules (label order); 150 mg if the eight lines were split evenly |
| What research used | Adult upper limit 20 mg a day; supplement labels list about 0.15 to 6 mg of elemental boron |
| Strength of evidence | Not enough human data to rely on |
| Marketed or traditional use | Trace mineral marketed for bone and hormone support |
| Main caution | Too much boron can cause harm; the amount in the blend is not printed. |
Claims06
Does boron support healthy muscle?
No source we read shows that boron supports muscle or changes testosterone in men.
Strength follows training, sleep and food: muscle-strengthening on 2 or more days a week (CDC, Adult Physical Activity Guidelines), sleep of 7 or more hours (CDC, About Sleep), enough protein (Harvard Nutrition Source, Protein).
Read the claim closely
"Supports Healthy Muscle*" is a structure/function line. The asterisk points to the FDA statement that the claim has not been evaluated.
Keep reading07
What should you ask before buying a blend with boron?
Ask the seller for the elemental boron per serving, and ask your doctor if you already take a multivitamin.
See the full panel on the SodaPeak supplement facts page, and how the 1,200 mg is shared in how SodaPeak works.
FAQ08
SodaPeak questions people ask
What is boron amino acid chelate?
It is a supplement form of the trace mineral boron bound to amino acids. Other forms include glycinate, citrate and calcium fructoborate, and no data compare how well they are absorbed (NIH ODS, Boron).
What is the upper limit for boron in adults?
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is 20 mg a day for adults, lower for children and teens. It was set from reproductive and developmental effects seen in animals (NIH ODS, Boron).
How many milligrams of boron are in SodaPeak?
The label prints no amount. By label order, the boron amino acid chelate can weigh at most 150 mg per serving of 2 capsules. That is chelate weight, not elemental boron, which would be only part of it.
How much boron do you get from food?
Typical dietary intake is roughly 0.9 to 1.4 mg a day, while supplement labels commonly list about 0.15 to 6 mg of elemental boron (NIH ODS, Boron).
Does boron affect testosterone?
The fact sheet we read reports no human testosterone findings in its text. Testosterone appears only in the title of a 1987 study in postmenopausal women (NIH ODS, Boron). SodaPeak makes no testosterone claim.
Why is boron the last ingredient in SodaPeak?
Ingredients in a proprietary blend are listed from most to least by weight (21 CFR 101.36 (Supplement Facts, proprietary blends)). Boron is last, so it weighs the least or ties for it, at most 150 mg per serving.
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