Cobalt Co

Atomic Number: 27
Atomic Mass: 5839

Human Physiology:

• Essential part of B12 molecule
• RDA: 3-5 mcg/day

Prevalence:

• Byproduct of copper, nickel & lead smelting and refining

Source:

• Yeast
• Meat, fish
• Milk
• Figs
• Green leafy vegetables

Deficiency:

• Pernicious anemia
• Fatigue
• SOB
• Low thyroid hormone levels

Excess:

• Angina
• Panic attacks
• SOB, asthma
• Cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure
• Neurological problems
• Overproduction of red blood cells
• Dermatitis, skin rashes