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SULPHUR
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Sulphur-containing
compounds also act as
antioxidants ... |
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SULPHUR |
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Sulphur can help to
detoxify your body
from pollution |
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Sulphur
is a mineral that is
found in several of
the building blocks
of protein, called
amino acids.
Methionine,
cysteine, taurine
and glutathione
contain sulphur.
They assist in the
breakdown of fats
and prevent fatty
buildup in organs
and vessels.
Sulphur-containing
compounds also act
as antioxidants. |
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Antioxidants protect
cells from damage
and prevent the
oxidation of other
vitamins and
nutrients.
They do this by
neutralizing free
radicals. Free
radicals are
unstable molecules
that in their bid to
become more stable
must bump into
healthy cells and
cause damage.
Free radicals
contribute to
cardiovascular
disease by producing
oxidized LDL
cholesterol, which
causes
atherosclerotic
plaques. Thus
sulphur is important
for the health of
the cardiovascular
system. Sulphur’s
antioxidant
properties also help
in cancer and the
side effects of
cancer radiation
therapy, which can
result from free
radicals damaging
cellular genetic
material. Sulphur
is believed to be an
anti-aging
supplement because
as an antioxidant it
detoxifies
environmental
pollutants and other
substances that and
lead to aging. It
also is needed for
the synthesis of
collagen, which
makes the skin
appear vital and
young.
Most people’s diets
contain sufficient
amounts of sulphur
through the intake
of protein. Organic
sulphur can be
supplemented in the
diet by the use of
amino acid
complexes,
methyl-sulfonyl-methane
(MSM) and
dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO
). Amino acid
complexes are simply
protein tablets that
have been
pre-digested into
its amino acid
building blocks,
making it easy for
the body to take it
in.
MSM is a
sulphur-containing
compound that is
also used as an
analgesic and
anti-inflammatory.
It can be helpful
for those
individuals who
require more sulphur
and have
inflammatory
conditions like
arthritis. MSM can
be purchased as
capsules or powder.
DMSO is a sulphur
containing liquid
that is used
topically to heal
injuries. The
sulphur compounds
gain entrance to the
body through the
skin. Sulphur,
as DMSO or other
organic compounds,
is often added to
creams and ointments
for the healing of
skin conditions and
relief of joint
pain.
Moisture and heat
destroy the sulphur
content of foods and
supplements. |
Sulphur –
QUICK FACTS
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FOOD SOURCES
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Garlic and
onions,
brussel
sprouts,
dried beans,
cabbage,
eggs, fish,
kale, meats,
soybeans,
turnips,
wheat germ,
all sources
of protein. |
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DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS |
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No
deficiency
symptoms. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Dependent on
the type of
sulphur
used.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner. |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Vitamin B
complex,
antioxidants,
detoxifying
herbs and
nutrients,
lipotropic
factors. |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Sulphur is
responsible
for the
flatulence
and burping
associated
with foods
such as
beans and
eggs. It is
also
responsible
for garlic
and onion
breath.
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There is no
known
toxicity
from organic
sulphur
(contained
in foods and
supplements
like MSM).
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