Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in our body, after calcium and phosphorous.  Many researchers believe the importance of sulfur is underestimated and that it’s possible that we may not be getting enough.  Close to one-half of the sulfur in our body can be found in muscles, skin, and bones, but it plays important roles in many bodily systems.

Sulfur is one of the basic building blocks of a vibrant body, essential for maintaining everything from youthful skin and joints to a healthy digestive system.  It is essential for life.  Sulfur makes up vital amino acids used to create protein for cells and tissues and for hormones, enzymes, and antibodies.  Our body uses up most of its sulfur daily, so it must be continually replenished for optimal health and nutrition.  Sulfur is needed for  insulin production, detoxifies the body at the cellular level, and relieves pain.  Sulfur also builds flexible cells in arteries and veins, thereby reducing ‘hardening of the arteries’!   Sulfur has been called the “beauty mineral” because adequate amounts of it make skin and hair more flexible, softer, and smoother. Sulfur amino acids also contribute substancially to the maintenance and integrety of the cellular systems by influencing cellular redox state and the capacity to detoxify toxic compounds, free radicals, and reactive oxygen species.

More and more evidence is accumulating and focusing on the cooperative role that glutathione and other sulfur metabolites play in the homeostatic balance of our biological systems.