Minerals - Sulfur

 

 
Description

Sulfur is a non-metallic element found in every cell in the body and in blood hemoglobin. An acid-forming mineral, sulfur disinfects blood and help keeps it "clean", it protects cells from pollution and radiation, and helps the liver produce bile for fat breakdown.

Sulfur is also needed for collagen synthesis, the protein substance that gives skin its structural integrity. The highest concentration of sulfur is found in hair, skin, and fingernails, and keeps the skin clear, the face youthful-looking, the hair glossy, and the fingernails strong.

Sulfur may help protect against viruses and other infections and may also slow down the aging process. This element is involved in the carbohydrate metabolism for energy.

Several amino acids contain sulfur, including cysteine/cystine, glutathione, lysine, methionine, and taurine. See the dedicated section on Amino Acids for more information. Sulfur deficiencies are rare as it is found in most foods.

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