Cobalt
Cobalt is one of the mineral, needs in small amount and is stored in the liver. It is richly available in a well balanced diet.
Action
It is similar to Vitamin B12 and essential for the production of blood cells.
Deficiency
Deficiency of cobalt may lead to pernicious anemia
Side effects
Over doze may lead to thyroid enlargement in infants and adults.
Sources
The richest sources are meat, oysters, cabbage, lettuce, spinach but strict vegetarians are at greater risk of cobalt deficiency than others.
Cobalt is one of the mineral, needs in small amount and is stored in the liver. It is richly available in a well balanced diet.
Action
It is similar to Vitamin B12 and essential for the production of blood cells.
Deficiency
Deficiency of cobalt may lead to pernicious anemia
Side effects
Over doze may lead to thyroid enlargement in infants and adults.
Sources
The richest sources are meat, oysters, cabbage, lettuce, spinach but strict vegetarians are at greater risk of cobalt deficiency than others.
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