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Dietary supplement

Ultimate Cobalt Concentrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Complete H2O Minerals

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

Ultimate 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 Ultimate 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.

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

Chloride is an electrolyte that helps maintain fluid balance and nerve function. 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 hold no effectiveness data in our records for this product. The facts do not establish whether cobalt supplementation delivers any proven benefit beyond what you'd get from eating a balanced diet or taking 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.

Inorganic cobalt supplements — like those in this product — have no proven benefit and carry a real risk of serious toxicity, which is why they are generally not recommended. Cobalt taken orally in small amounts for up to 90 days appears to be well tolerated, but long-term or high-dose use may cause cardiomyopathy (a weakening of the heart muscle), hearing loss, and vision loss.

These effects are rare but have been reported in people taking cobalt for anemia and in those exposed to cobalt dust occupationally or through medical devices. You're at higher risk if you eat a low-protein diet, are deficient in thiamine (vitamin B1), or have an underactive thyroid.

The safety data advises against using cobalt supplements during pregnancy or while breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and insufficient safety data. If you need cobalt support, rely on vitamin B12 instead.

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. However, we hold no interaction data for chloride, so you cannot rule out interactions with that ingredient.

If you take any medications, check them against this product using the search tool on this page.

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.

This product is not recommended. Inorganic cobalt has no proven benefit and carries a real risk of serious side effects including heart, hearing, and vision problems, especially with long-term or high-dose use.

Pregnant or breastfeeding people should not use it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering this supplement — they can discuss safer, evidence-based alternatives like vitamin B12.

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 Ultimate Cobalt Concentrate, straight from the product label.

Brand Complete H2O Minerals
Barcode (UPC) 852670006093
Net contents 2 Oz(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 31, 2018
DSLD ID 180027
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 Ultimate 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
852670006093
IngredientAmount% DV
Cobalt450 mcg1500%
Chloride450 mcg--

Other ingredients: purified Water, Cobalt Chloride

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Label statements
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Formula

Cobalt 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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Mixing Instructions: Mix with 8 to 10 ounces of juice or water.

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

Recommended Dosage: Adults: 1 mL 450 mcg Children: 0.5 mL 225 mcg or as recommended by a health care professional.

General Statements

In processing, FDA & GMP guidelines are observed and strictly followed.

Quality products for a quality life!

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Disclaimer: 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.

Precautions

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

Formulation

Complete H2O Minerals contain no fillers or artificial ingredients.

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Ultimate Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ultimate 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 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 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
450 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

450 mcg per serving

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

Interaction report

Ultimate Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Ultimate 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 Ultimate Cobalt Concentrate, from the product label.

Complete H2O Minerals

See all Complete H2O Minerals products
Name
Complete H2O Minerals
Street Address
707 Greenwood Road
City
West Columbia
State
SC
ZipCode
29169
Phone Number
1.877.646.3725
Web Address
www.completeh2ominerals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ultimate Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals: Common Questions

Does Ultimate Cobalt Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Ultimate Cobalt Concentrate. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ultimate 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?
No. While cobalt taken orally in small amounts for up to 90 days seems well tolerated, long-term or high-dose use may cause cardiomyopathy, hearing loss, and vision loss — especially if you eat a low-protein diet, are thiamine deficient, or have an underactive thyroid. The safety data advises against inorganic cobalt supplements.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against cobalt supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding because of toxicity concerns and lack of safety data. If you need cobalt support, rely on vitamin B12 instead.
Does this product actually work?
We hold no effectiveness data in our records for cobalt supplements. Inorganic cobalt has no proven benefit, which is one reason these supplements are generally not recommended.
What is cobalt used for in the body?
Cobalt plays a role in vitamin B12 function. You typically get enough cobalt from a balanced diet without needing a supplement.
What are the side effects?
Cobalt taken orally in small amounts for up to 90 days appears well tolerated. Long-term or high-dose use may cause cardiomyopathy, hearing loss, vision loss, and vision problems like optic neuropathy. Topically, cobalt-containing products can cause allergic contact dermatitis in some people.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ultimate 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

Ultimate 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 13 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 13 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. van der Veen HC, Reininga IH, Zijlstra WP, Boomsma MF, Bulstra SK, van Raay JJ. Pseudotumour incidence, cobalt levels and clinical outcome after large head metal-on-metal and conventional metal-on-polyethylene total hip arthroplasty: mid-term results of a DOI
  11. 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
  12. Catalani S, Rizzetti MC, Padovani A, Apostoli P. Neurotoxicity of cobalt. Hum Exp Toxicol 2012;31(5):421-37. PubMed
  13. Pegalajar-García MD, Cebolla-Verdugo M, Prados-Carmona Á, Llamas-Segura C, Navarro-Triviño FJ. Systemic allergic dermatitis to cobalt present in cyanocobalamin supplementation. Contact Dermatitis 2023;89(3):203-205. PubMed

See these in context on the Cobalt monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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