Sulfur+(S)

Just like Manganese, sulfur is quite helpful for arthritic problems and allergies. It also improve hepatic function thanks to it's elimination and detoxification activity.

Sulfur is the element found in sulfur amino acids: cystine, cysteine, methionine and taurine. It is involved in the phase two detoxification of the liver, in the formation of procollagen molecules (SAMe and MSM) and is used to treat depression (SAMe).

=Role of Sulfur= Present throughout the whole body, sulfur is particularly important for the skin, nails, hair, cartilage and ligaments. It is a component of many hormones, but is also found in all cells of the body. -Collagen Synthesis -Formation of Organic Tissue -SAMe: contributes to the synthesis, activation and/or metabolism of hormones, neurotransmitters, nucleic acids, proteins, phospholipids and certain medications. -MSM:Precursor of sulfur for cysteine and methionine

=Pro-Compounds= B-Complex, B1, B5 and B8

=Anti-Compounds= None

=Daily Requirements= None

=Deficiency= Unknown

=Excess= Unknown

=Food Sources= -Bran, cheese, squid, eggs, nuts, fish, wheat germ -Garlic -Asparagus -Onion -Cabbage -Beans, Lentils, Dried Beans, Peas -Leeks -Black Radish

=Therapeutic Indications=

Low Values
-Acne -Arthritis -Arthrosis -Allergy-induced Asthma -Bronchitis -Hair Loss and Nail Weakness -Eczema -Increased Cholesterol -Pruritus -Psoriasis -Hepato-biliary Problems -Hives -Herpes Zoster