It's unclear whether boron is required to support healthy bones, but recent studies indicate that, at least in some people, it may help. Some studies suggest that women who consumed a dietary supplement containing boron were able to maintain higher circulating levels of estrogen than women who didn't supplement with boron. Since loss of estrogen production at menopause is associated with accelerated bone loss, some believe that supplemental boron during menopause may help maintain healthier bones. Ask your health care professional if you would benefit from a bone health product containing boron.