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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Cobalt, like all microelements, is very useful for the human body. It affects hemopoiesis, takes part in the synthesis of biological substances. But to learn all its useful properties, let's get to know him better.
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General information about cobalt
The beginning of the twentieth century marked an event: scientists found in the liver of animals vitamin B12. Interestingly, it is 4% cobalt. As it later turned out, vitamin B12 is a biologically active form of cobalt, and its deficiency in the body is characterized by a lack of vitamin B12.
Cobalt in the human body is found mainly in the liver, a small number of it is in the lymph nodes, adrenal glands, kidneys, pancreas and thyroid gland. Its total mass is 1-2 mg.
Cobalt is also found in the blood, but its concentration varies in it depending on the seasons: usually this concentration ranges from 0.07 to 0.6 μmol / l. This difference is explained by the fact that in summer a person consumes more vegetables and fruits, which significantly increases the content of cobalt in the blood.
The need for cobalt every day
Every day, cobalt, along with products should be consumed from 0.1 to 1.2 mg.
Useful effect of cobalt on the body
Cobalt significantly affects the metabolism and hematopoiesis. Due to the fact that it enters vitamin B12, in its absence, the process of splitting proteins, carbons and fats, the synthesis of DNA and amino acids, is violated, and this affects the work of the nervous system. The work, growth and development of blood cells - erythrocytes, depends directly on the content of cobalt in the body.
Cobalt is necessary for the proper functioning of the pancreas and the release of adrenaline. Thanks to it, iron is well absorbed by the walls of the stomach, and the deposited iron (Fe) passes into the hemoglobin of erythrocytes. Also, cobalt helps assimilate protein nitrogen and stimulates the synthesis of muscle protein.
Interaction of cobalt with other elements of the body
Cobalt helps to assimilate iron (Fe). He also enters vitamin B12.
Signs of a lack of cobalt in the body
If cobalt does not enter the body in sufficient quantities, then a person can develop diseases of the endocrine system and have problems with blood circulation.
Signs of an overabundance of cobalt in the body
With an overabundance of cobalt in the body, cardiomyopathy can develop together with heart failure.
What affects the content of cobalt in products?
The content of cobalt in food depends on its amount in the soil.
Why can there be a shortage of cobalt?
Lack of this element in the body can arise if a person has such chronic diseases as gastritis, cholangiocholecystitis or duodenal ulcer.
Products containing cobalt
Cobalt is very saturated with fish. To increase the level of this element in your body, eat more often tuna, cod, sardines, pike or flounder. Both sea and river fish contain from 20 to 40 μg of cobalt. Kalmar contains the largest amount of cobalt - as much as 95 μg!
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Cobalt" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.