Cobalt+(Co)

The body contains no more than 1mg. of Cobalt (approximately 0.3mg./kg.)

=Role of Cobalt= Vitamin B12 contains cobalt (6%) In this form, it affects the formation of blood and the myelin sheath

=Pro-Compounds= None Known

=Anti-Compounds= None Known

=Daily Requirements= None. Between 0.4 and 2.8µg. of vitamin B12

=Deficiency= Vegans can lack cobalt due to a B12 deficiency

=Excess= Does not happen unless there are problems w/ B12 accumulation (supplements) -Cardiac Symptoms -Anxiety -Asthma

In the case of prolapse of the mitral valve:
-Trachycardia -Panic Attacks -Angina -Swelling and tingling in the face or extremities

=Food Sources= Only cobalt from Vitamin B12 seems able to be utilized: -Meat -Fish -Seaweed

=Therapeutic Indications= Essentially, a B12 deficiency is associated w/ a deficiency in cobalt

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=========================================================================== //Medical Nutrition:// • Intrinsic part of B12 –Cyanocobalamin. • -Necessary for normal function of cells in the bone marrow, nervous system and GI tract. • -It has other functions in enzyme pathways

• Requirements: 2μg/d (Avg 5-20 μg /d) • Sources: veggies and whole grains

• Deficiency: rare

Treatment: • Hypertension- 50mg/d induced vasodilation and reduced bradykinin lowering BP in 8 out of 9 subjects, with no side effects