| Functions |
- Essential component of amino acids methionine, cysteine, cystine and taurine providing place for these aminos to bond and form solidifying protein structure used in joints, hair, nails, skin
- Cysteine beneficial for liver health
- Taurine is bile acid component (digestive function)
- Methionine and cysteine used in metabolizing homocysteine (anti-heart disease)
- Insulin and glutathione contain sulphur
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| Source and function notes |
- Arthritis and liver disorders may be improved with increased intake of sulfur
- Eggs, legumes and whole grains high in sulfur
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| Vegetable sources |
Garlic, onions, Brussel sprouts, cabbage |
Adapted from:
Murray, M. (2005). Encyclopedia of Healing Food. New York, N.Y.: Atria Books
Bland, J., Costarella, L., Levin, B., Liska, D., Lukaczer, D., Schlitz, B., Schmidt, M., Lerman, R., Quinn, S., Jones, D. (2004). Clinical Nutrition: A Functional Approach, Second Edition. Gig Harbor, WA: The Institute for Functional Medicine.
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