GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The trace element sulfur is found in protein
foods, especially eggs, lean beef, fish, onions, kale, soybeans, dried beans.
ROLE IN ANTI-AGING:
Sulfur is found in cells, the amino acids cysteine,
cystine and methionine, hemoglobin, collagen, keratin, insulin, beparin, hair, skin, nails, and many other biological structures. Sulfur
is required for the metabolism of several vitamins including thiamine, biotin and
pantothenic acid, in addition to normal carbohydrate metabolism. The
element is also essential for cellular respiration
and the formation of the
connective tissue collagen. Sulfur
aids in bile secretion in the liver and helps to
convert toxins to less-hazardous substances. Sulfur is also
needed to maintain normal functioning of the nerves and
muscles, and to control glandular secretions. It is
necessary for healthy hair, skin and nails. It
also helps maintain oxygen balance necessary for brain function.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
Deficiency Symptoms are rare, but may include excessive sweating, chronic diarrhea, nausea,
respiratory failure, heat exhaustion, muscular weakness and
mental apathy.
THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT:A diet
sufficient in protein should be adequate in sulfur. No RDA
has been established.
MAXIMUM SAFE LEVEL:
Supplementary sulfur is not required.
SIDE EFFECTS/CONTRAINDICATIONS:
levels.
SOLUBILITY:
water
