Negative Effects
Sources of
Role in Human Health
Tin
Positive health effects were numerous and included improvements with some forms of depression and
fatigue, and a general increase in energy, well-being and mood. There were also benefits with certain
types of headaches, insomnia, asthma, or improvements with digestion, skin, or various aches and pains.
Symptoms associated below-normal levels of tin typically include depression and/or fatigue, and others
Symptoms were limited to mostly gastrointestinal complaints
such as nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting, with excess tin
being rapidly excreted, and no long-term negative health or
toxic effects reported.


Tinned / canned foods, cereal grains, dairy, meat,
vegetables, seaweed, licorice, some toothpastes.
Source: Ronald Roth.
Element Tin: Health Benefits & Toxicity