Tin
Tin is a trace mineral that is found naturally occurring in many foods of plant and animal origin, and scientists are still investigating its role in human nutrition.
Forms
- Trace Mineral Rice Protein Hydrolysate: Trace mineral rice protein hydrolysate is a trace mineral-protein complex. It is produced by enzymatically hydrolyzing rice protein and then combining the resulting peptides (small protein fragments) with tin.
Major Health Benefits
It has been suggested in lab studies that tin may play a role in preventing dental erosion.1 Preclinical studies suggest that tin may be essential for growth.2
Cautions
Excessive consumption of Tin may cause a decrease in iron absorption.3 It has been suggested in preclinical studies that excessive consumption of tin may result in the accumulation of tin in bones.4
References
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Schlueter N, Klimek J, Ganss C. Efficacy of tin-containing solutions on erosive mineral loss in enamel and dentine in situ. Clin Oral Investig. 2011 Jun;15(3):361-7. PMID: 20169458.
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Yokoi K, Kimura M, Itokawa Y. Effect of dietary tin deficiency on growth and mineral status in rats. Biol Trace Elem Res. 1990 Mar;24(3):223-31. PMID: 1702675.
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Schäfer SG, Femfert U. Tin–a toxic heavy metal? A review of the literature. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 1984 Mar;4(1):57-69. Review. PubMed PMID: 6371930.
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Sun LH, Zhang NY, Zhai QH, Gao X, Li C, Zheng Q, Krumm CS, Qi D. Effects of dietary tin on growth performance, hematology, serum biochemistry, antioxidant status, and tin retention in broilers. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2014 Dec;162(1-3):302-8. PubMed PMID: 25312379.