Cobalt

  • Assessment
  • Implementation
  • Planning
  • All micronutrient interventions
  • Biochemical
  • Diet

Definition

Cobalt is required in the diet in minute amounts and a deficiency in humans is rare. However, cobalt toxicity is more common. Cobalt and cobalt compounds are widely distributed in nature and excessive exposure can cause deleterious immune-mediated health effects.

References

OpeN-Global, 2019