Mineral - Sulfur

Sulfur a non metallic element is necessary for detoxifying the body, assisting the immune system and fighting the effects of aging as well as age related illnesses such as arthritis. As part of the essential amino acids methionine and non-essential amino acid cystine and cysteine and taurine performs a number of functions in enzyme reactions and protein synthesis.  It is necessary for the formation of collegen (connective tissue in our bodies), cellular respiration, as it is needed in the oxidation-reduction reactions that help the cells utilize oxygen.

Sulfur also present in two B Vitamins, thiamine and biotin which is important for the maintenance of the skin, hair and nails.

            Sulfur containing amino acids

                        Amino Acid Methionine

                        Amino Acid Cysteine

                        Amino Acid Taurine

                        Glutathione

                        Amino Acid Cysteine

                        Amino Acid Homocysteine

                        Amino Acid Homocystine

            Sulfur containing vitamins

                        Vitamin Biotin

                        Vitamin B1

Increases in serum sulfate may explain some of the therapeutic effects of MSM, DMSO and Glucosamine sulfate.  Organic sulfur as SAA s can be used to increase synthesis of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), Glutathione (GSG), Taurine and N-acetylcysteine (NAC).

Sulfur deficiency and toxicity has no clear indication of symptoms.  In most cases diagnosis is usually poor consumption of protein rich foods due to the association of sulfur and amino acids.

      
Sulfur in not readily found as a supplement by itself but can be found in other supplements such as MSM, DMSO, SAMe, etc.

Suggested dosage of sulfur is about 850 mg/d.

Minerals are inorganic substances that the body needs in very small quantities. There are twenty two metallic elements in the body which make up about 4 percent of total body weight.

Minerals are found abundantly in the soil and water of the planet and eventually are taken in by the root systems of plants. Human beings obtain minerals by eating the plants or by eating the animals that eat the plants. If you eat a variety of meats and vegetables in your diet, you can usually depend on getting a sufficiency of minerals.

The minerals in the body play a part in variety of metabolic processes and contribute to the synthesis of such elements as glycogen, protein, and fats.

For the best sources of minerals please consult the USDA website.

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