Description
The biological role of boron in the body is primarily due to its influence on carbohydrate and fat metabolism. It is capable of inhibiting vitamins B2 and B12, and suppressing the oxidation of adrenaline. Boron plays a regulatory role regarding the parathyroid hormone and therefore can indirectly influence the metabolism of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. It participates in the regulation of the central nervous system activity and affects the functions of the gonads and the thyroid gland. Boron participates in the formation of bone tissue, prevents the development of osteoporosis, and improves the absorption of calcium by bone tissue. Boron enters the human body with food. Boron compounds found in food products are rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Boron is excreted from the body mainly by the kidneys.
Increased levels are noted in: boric enteritis (an endemic disease found in the Southern Urals and Northern Kazakhstan), hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus.
Decrease is possible in: rickets, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, neurological diseases, malabsorption (malabsorption syndrome), in women during postmenopause.
Indications for analysis:
1. Diagnosis and prevention of osteoporosis
2. Diagnosis of endocrine diseases
3. Diagnosis of neurological diseases
4. Diagnosis of endemic boric enteritis
Period of execution
Within 4 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type