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Cobalt

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Cobalt is an essential mineral that is largely consumed as a constituent of vitamin B12, and is required as a part of vitamin B12 for erythropoiesis. Some cobalt is absorbed which is not part of vitamin B12: this is rapidly excreted via the kidneys.


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