@article{ref1,
title="The importance of boron nutrition for brain and psychological function",
journal="Biological trace element research",
year="1998",
author="Penland, J. G.",
volume="66",
number="1-3",
pages="299-317",
abstract="Boron (B) nutriture has been related to bone, mineral and lipid metabolism, energy utilization, and immune function. As evidence accumulates that B is essential for humans, it is important to consider possible relationships between B nutriture and brain and psychological function. Five studies conducted in our laboratory are reviewed. Assessments of brain electrical activity in both animals and humans found that B deprivation results in decreased brain electrical activity similar to that observed in nonspecific malnutrition. Assessments of cognitive and psychomotor function in humans found that B deprivation results in poorer performance on tasks of motor speed and dexterity, attention, and short-term memory. However, little support was found for anecdotal reports that supplementation with physiologic amounts of B helps alleviate the somatic and psychological symptoms of menopause. Parallels between nutritional and toxicological effects of B on brain and psychological function are presented, and possible biological mechanisms for dietary effects are reviewed. Findings support the hypothesis that B nutriture is important for brain and psychological function in humans.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0163-4984",
doi="10.1007/BF02783144",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02783144"
}