Role of Sulfur in the body
Sulfur is the eighth-most abundant chemical in the human body and is necessary for the synthesis of certain essential amino acids. Sulfur supplements (capsules, powders) are taken orally to raise levels of this element, which some belief helps to protect against allergies, osteoarthritis, and muscle soreness. Some people also use topical sulfur preparations to manage conditions ranging from dandruff to rosacea.
Symptoms of Sulfur Deficiency
A deficiency of sulfur in the body can cause or exacerbate a variety of conditions including acne, arthritis, brittle nails and hair, convulsions, depression, memory loss, gastrointestinal issues, rashes and even slow wound healing. Sulfur deficiency in the body may also contribute to obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and chronic fatigue. While sulfur deficiency can cause pain and inflammation-related muscle and skeletal disorders, the compound is also vital for regulating your metabolism. Insufficient sulfur in your body may lead to insulin resistance — and insulin is vital for regulating sugar levels in your body.
Symptoms of Sulfur Toxicity
Sulfur is low in toxicity to people. However, ingesting too much sulfur may cause a burning sensation or diarrhea. Breathing in sulfur dust can irritate the airways or cause coughing. It can also be irritating to the skin and eyes. headaches fever passing out feeling sick throwing up blood in your vomit diarrhea black poop abdominal cramps brown ring-shaped markings in your eyes (Kayser-Fleischer rings) yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice) Copper poisoning may also cause the following mental and behavioral symptoms: feeling anxious or irritable having trouble paying attention feeling overexcited or overwhelmed feeling unusually sad or depressed sudden changes in your mood Long-term copper toxicity can also be fatal or cause: kidney conditions liver damage or failure heart failure brain damage
Good Sources of Sulfur
Nuts and seeds, raisins, shellfish
Dr. Stewart's Recommendation
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