Description
The biological role of boron in the body is primarily determined by its influence on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is capable of inhibiting vitamins B2 and B12, and suppressing adrenaline oxidation. Boron plays a regulatory role in relation to parathyroid hormone and therefore can indirectly affect the metabolism of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. It participates in the regulation of the central nervous system activity, affects the functions of the gonads and the thyroid gland. Boron takes part in the formation of bone tissue, prevents the development of osteoporosis, and improves calcium absorption 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, and diabetes mellitus.
Decrease is possible in: rickets, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, neurological diseases, malabsorption disorders (malabsorption syndrome), and in women during postmenopause.
Indications for the test:
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