Tests the presence of ions of Cobalt to a high degree of accuracy to
detect contamination in the body and on a wide range of materials in your environment
Cobalt is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soil, water, plants, and animals. There are non radioactive
and radioactive forms of cobalt.
Non radioactive cobalt, referred to as stable cobalt, is used to produce alloys (mixtures of metals) used in the
manufacture of aircraft engines, magnets, grinding and cutting tools, artificial hip and knee joints. Cobalt compounds
are also used to color glass, ceramics and paints, and used as a drier for porcelein enamel and paints.
The two most commercially important radioactive cobalt isotopes are 60Co (read as cobalt sixty), and 57
Co. 60Co is used as a source of gamma rays for sterilizing medical equipment and consumer products, radiation
therapy for treating cancer patients, for manufacturing plastics, and food irradiation. 57Co is used in medical
and scientific research. It takes about 5.7 years for half of 60Co to give off its radiation and about 272 days
for 57Co; this period of time is called the half-life.
Cobalt is beneficial for humans because it is part of vitamin B12.
Check out cobalt levels in your body with our easy to use, home-based,
HMT Cobalt Test kit
Sample of a HMT Cobalt Test kit
The above information is provided for general
educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace competent
health care advice received from a knowledgeable healthcare professional.
You are urged to seek healthcare advice for the treatment of any
illness or disease.
Health Canada and the FDA (USA) have not evaluated these
statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease.
