Role of Cobalt in the body
Cobalt is an integral part of vitamin B12 and therefore essential for the function of cells. It is also involved in the production of red blood cells and the production of antibacterial and antiviral compounds that prevent infections.
Symptoms of Cobalt Deficiency
As a component of vitamin B12 it can cause anemia. The common symptoms due to acute cobalt deficiency are paleness, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, and subsequent poor growth, shortness of breath, dizziness, scaly ears and watery discharge from the eyes.
Symptoms of Cobalt Toxicity
However, absorbing a large amount of cobalt over longer periods of time can lead to serious health problems, such as: Cardiomyopathy (a problem where your heart becomes big and floppy and has problems pumping blood) Deafness. Nerve problems. Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) Thickening of the blood. Thyroid problems. headaches fever passing out feeling sick throwing up blood in your vomit diarrhea black poop abdominal cramps brown ring-shaped markings in your eyes (Kayser-Fleischer rings) yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice) Copper poisoning may also cause the following mental and behavioral symptoms: feeling anxious or irritable having trouble paying attention feeling overexcited or overwhelmed feeling unusually sad or depressed sudden changes in your mood Long-term copper toxicity can also be fatal or cause: kidney conditions liver damage or failure heart failure brain damage
Good Sources of Cobalt
Some of the dietary sources that are abundant in cobalt include red meat, milk, fish, cabbage, figs and turnips.
Dr. Stewart's Recommendation
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