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Dietary supplement

Cobalt Concentrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Complete H2O Minerals

Liquid Category: Mineral
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Cobalt Concentrate is a dietary supplement by Complete H2O Minerals with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anemia (historically), part of vitamin b12 nutrition, general 'energy' tonics (unproven).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Cobalt Concentrate contains 2 active ingredients: cobalt and chloride. Cobalt is a mineral that plays a role in vitamin B12 function in the body.

Chloride is an essential electrolyte that helps maintain fluid and acid-base balance. The product also contains purified water and cobalt chloride as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Cobalt product and its label doesn't state a use — see Cobalt's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We do not have effectiveness ratings on file for cobalt or chloride in this product, so the evidence for their benefits isn't established in our data. The facts note that inorganic cobalt supplements (like those in this product) have no proven benefit, which is an important distinction from cobalt found naturally in foods or vitamin B12.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cobalt

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Cobalt is generally well tolerated when taken orally in small amounts for up to 90 days. However, long-term or high-dose oral cobalt may cause serious side effects: cardiomyopathy (a weakening of the heart muscle), hearing loss, and vision loss.

The safety data advises against cobalt supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and lack of safety data; the facts recommend relying on vitamin B12 for any needed cobalt instead. People with low protein diets, thiamine deficiency, or hypothyroidism may be at higher risk for cobalt-related heart damage.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cobalt

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. We cannot verify chloride's interactions because we hold no data for it.

Before starting this product, check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Inorganic cobalt supplements like this one have no proven benefit and carry real risks of serious toxicity with long-term or high-dose use. The facts recommend avoiding them.

If you're considering this product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any heart, hearing, or vision concerns.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Cobalt Concentrate, straight from the product label.

Brand Complete H2O Minerals
Barcode (UPC) 188671000342
Net contents 32 Oz(s); 1 Quart(s); 946 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 31, 2018
DSLD ID 180127
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.5 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 tsp
Servings per container
192
UPC/BARCODE
188671000342
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories0 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates0 NP--
Total Fat0 NP--
Cobalt150 mcg500%
Chloride150 mcg--

Other ingredients: purified Water, Cobalt Chloride

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Label statements
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Formula

Cobalt is a cofactor and activator for many enzymes. Cobalt is the central metal component for the vitamin B12. Cobalt is also a necessary cofactor for the production of thyroid hormones.

General Statements

Our water undergoes a six step purification process: reverse osmosis, deionization, ozonation, charcoal filtration, dual micron filtration and ultra violet light sterilization. RDA guidelines are observed.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

For best results, store in a cool, dark place and use within six months.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For best results, store in a cool, dark place and use within six months.

Recommended Dosage: Adults: 1 Tsp. 150 mcg Children: 1/2 Tsp. 75 mcg or as recommended by a health care professional.

Precautions

Note: Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing.

Formulation

Complete H2O Minerals contain no preservatives, fillers or artificial ingredients.

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Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container192 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Cobalt

No known
interactions
150 mcg per serving

Cobalt is a trace element that the body only needs as part of vitamin B12 (cobalamin); there is no proven reason to take inorganic cobalt supplements,...

Cobalt monograph & interactions

Chloride

150 mcg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Cobalt Chloride. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Cobalt Concentrate. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cobalt Concentrate, from the product label.

Complete H2O Minerals

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Name
Complete H2O Minerals
Street Address
707 Greenwood Road
City
West Columbia
State
SC
ZipCode
29169
Phone Number
1.877.646.3725
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals: Common Questions

Does Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Cobalt Concentrate. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cobalt Concentrate contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is cobalt safe to take long-term?
Cobalt appears well tolerated for short-term use (up to 90 days) in small amounts, but long-term or high-dose cobalt may cause serious side effects including heart, hearing, and vision problems. The facts recommend avoiding inorganic cobalt supplements altogether because they have no proven benefit.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against cobalt supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to toxicity concerns and lack of safety data. If you need cobalt, your doctor or pharmacist can suggest safer options like vitamin B12.
What does cobalt do in the body?
Cobalt plays a role in vitamin B12 function. However, this product contains inorganic cobalt, which has no proven benefit — your body gets cobalt more safely from B12 in foods or supplements.
What are the possible side effects?
In small amounts for up to 90 days, cobalt seems well tolerated. Long-term or high-dose use may cause cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart), hearing loss, and vision loss. People with low protein diets, thiamine deficiency, or hypothyroidism are at higher risk for heart damage.
Who shouldn't take this product?
Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it. People with heart conditions, hearing or vision problems, or thyroid issues should talk with their doctor or pharmacist first. The facts note that inorganic cobalt supplements are generally not recommended.

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The Full Monographs Behind Cobalt Concentrate’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Cobalt Concentrate's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Cobalt 11 references
  1. Packer M. Cobalt cardiomyopathy: a critical reappraisal in light of a recent resurgence. Circ Heart Fail 2016;9(12). pii: e003604. PubMed
  2. Adams TN, Butt YM, Batra K, Glazer CS. Cobalt related interstitial lung disease. Respir Med 2017;129:91-7. PubMed
  3. Lim CA, Khan J, Chelva E, Khan R, Unsworth-Smith T. The effect of cobalt on the human eye. Doc Ophthalmol 2015;130(1):43-8. PubMed
  4. Guarneri F, Guarneri C, Cannavò SP. Nail-art and cobalt allergy. Contact Dermatitis 2010;62(5):320-1. PubMed
  5. Fowler JF Jr. Cobalt. Dermatitis 2016;27(1):3-8.
  6. Zajdel NJ, Smith WA, Taintor AR, Jacob SE, Olasz EB. Chemical tattoo treatment leading to systemic cobalt hypersensitivity. Skinmed 2017;15(3):221-2.
  7. Bregnbak D, Opstrup MS, Jellesen MS, Johansen JD, Thyssen JP. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by cobalt in leather - clinical cases. Contact Dermatitis 2017;76(6):366-8. PubMed
  8. Simonsen AB, Friis UF, Johansen JD, Zachariae C, Sloth JJ, Thyssen JP. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by cobalt in machine oil. Contact Dermatitis 2019;80(1):59-61. PubMed
  9. Paustenbach DJ, Galbraith DA, Finley BL. Interpreting cobalt blood concentrations in hip implant patients. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2014;52(2):98-112. PubMed
  10. Zywiel MG, Cherian JJ, Banerjee S, et al. Systemic cobalt toxicity from total hip arthroplasties: review of a rare condition Part 2. measurement, risk factors, and step-wise approach to treatment. Bone Joint J 2016;98-B(1):14-20. PubMed
  11. Catalani S, Rizzetti MC, Padovani A, Apostoli P. Neurotoxicity of cobalt. Hum Exp Toxicol 2012;31(5):421-37. PubMed

See these in context on the Cobalt monograph →

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