Tin
Description
Tin is a type of Micromineral that may be (but hasn't been proven to be) essential to human nutrition.
Chemical Symbol: Sn
Dietary Sources of Tin
Processed Foods
Tin may leach into Processed Foods from (un-lacquered) Tin Cans that are often used in the Canning process.
Tin may Interfere with these Substances
Proteins
Excessive ingestion of Tin may interfere with the production of Hemoglobin and increases the breakdown of Hemoglobin.
Intake Information
The average human intake of Tin is estimated to be 2 mg per day.
The approximate toxic level of Tin intake is estimated at 6 mg per day.
A total accumulation of 420 mg of Tin in the body is regarded as toxic.
Commercial Availability of Tin Supplements
Oral Formulas
Some multi-vitamin/mineral formulas contain Tin (e.g. 10 mcg per tablet).
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