Sulfur

Overview

Sulfur is a non-metallic acidic macromineral usually consumed as part of larger compounds rather than as elemental Sulfur. Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral based on percentage of total body weight. 

Aging & Life Extension

 Sulfur may inhibit the Aging Process within cells. 

Cells

 Sulfur is a component of every cell of the body specially the skin, hair, and nails.

Digestive System

 Sulfur may facilitate the secretion of Bile. 

 Sulfur may enhance the function and health of the Pancreas. 

Immune System

 Sulfur is an essential component of Antibodies. 

 Sulfur may kill or inhibit some types of Bacteria - Detrimental. 

Musculoskeletal System

 Approximately 10% of the body’s total Sulfur content is concentrated in the Bones. 

 Sulfur may alleviate Bursitis.  ^[1]

 Sulfur is involved in the integrity of Cartilage (the Sulfur concentration in damaged Cartilage is only 33% of the level of normal Cartilage).  ^[2]

 Sulfur may improve the function of the Joints.  ^[3]

 Approximately 50% of the body’s Sulfur content is located in Muscles. 

 Osteoarthritis patients are often found to be deficient in Sulfur (as measured by the Cystine content of fingernails) — supplemental Sulfur (either orally or via Sulfur baths) may alleviate the Pain associated with Osteoarthritis and may restore endogenous Sulfur levels to normal.  ^[4]

 Sulfur may alleviate the Pain and effusions that occur in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis patients are often found to be deficient in Sulfur.  ^[5]

Hair

 Dandruff may occur as a result of Sulfur deficiency and Shampoos (applied topically to the Scalp) containing Sulfur (in the form of Selenium Sulfide) may be an effective treatment for Dandruff.  ^[6]

 Approximately 10% of the body’s total Sulfur content is concentrated in the Hair (where it comprises 5% of the total chemical composition of the Hair).  ^[7]

Nails

 Sulfur is a component of the Nails.  ^[8]

Skin

 Sulfur at low concentrations is used topically for the treatment of Acne.  ^[9]