Calcium fructoborate
Calcium Fructoborate
Calcium Fructoborate (pronounced: kælsiəm frʌktəˈbɔːreɪt) is a compound of boron, fructose, and calcium. It is a naturally occurring plant mineral complex found in fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly in legumes and whole grains.
Etymology
The term "Calcium Fructoborate" is derived from its three main components: "Calcium" (from Latin calx, meaning 'lime'), "Fructo-" (from Latin fructus, meaning 'fruit'), and "-borate" (from Arabic buraq, meaning 'white').
Description
Calcium Fructoborate is a dietary supplement used for its potential health benefits. It is a source of boron, which is an essential nutrient for plants and animals. The compound is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cardioprotective properties. It is also used to support bone health and joint flexibility.
Related Terms
- Boron: A chemical element with the symbol B and atomic number 5. It is a low-abundance element in both the Earth's crust and solar system.
- Fructose: A simple ketonic monosaccharide found in many plants, where it is often bonded to glucose to form the disaccharide sucrose.
- Calcium: A chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. It is an essential nutrient that is required for many physiological functions.
- Dietary Supplement: A product intended to supplement the diet that bears or contains one or more of the following dietary ingredients: a vitamin, a mineral, an herb or other botanical, an amino acid, a dietary substance for use by man to supplement the diet by increasing the total dietary intake, or a concentrate, metabolite, constituent, extract, or combination of any of the aforementioned ingredients.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calcium fructoborate
- Wikipedia's article - Calcium fructoborate
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