| Sulphur is a micromineral that has become well known | | | | hair, nails and skin strong). |
| for its healing properties. It is often used to treat | | | | 3) RDA |
| arthritis and skin conditions. However, it also has a | | | | Sulphur does not have an official RDA but most |
| number of other internal functions in the body. In this | | | | sources suggest you should consume between 800 |
| article I will be discussing this nutrient in greater detail | | | | milligrams (mg) and 1000mg per day. If you are using |
| and providing you with a summary of its main | | | | this nutrient therapeutically (for example, to treat |
| functions, the best food sources, the recommended | | | | arthritis) then you may need to consume up to 5g per |
| daily allowances (RDAs) and the potentially adverse | | | | day. However, you should consult a doctor or |
| effects of consuming too much or too little. | | | | nutritionist before you start taking high doses of this |
| 1) DISCOVERY | | | | nutrient. |
| Sulphur is a naturally occurring element that can be | | | | 4) FOOD SOURCES |
| found in hot springs, meteorites and volcanoes. | | | | Sulphur is normally found within amino acids so high |
| Awareness of this element dates back to ancient | | | | protein foods such as dairy, fish and meat are often |
| times. It is referenced throughout the Bible and also has | | | | the richest source. Cheddar cheese (230mg per 100g), |
| its own alchemical (an ancient pursuit that focussed on | | | | chicken (300mg per 100g), egg (180mg per 100g) and |
| converting metals into gold) symbol but the exact | | | | lobster (510mg per 100g) are some of the best food |
| discovery date is unknown. It was officially recognised | | | | sources of this nutrient. Certain nuts (brazil nuts contain |
| as an element in 1777 when the French chemist | | | | 290mg per 100g) and vegetables (spinach contains |
| Antoine Lavoisier proved to the scientific community | | | | 90mg per 100g) also contain high levels of this nutrient. |
| that it was not an element and not a compound. | | | | 5) OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS |
| 2) FUNCTION | | | | Currently there are no overdose symptoms |
| Sulphur has become well known for its soothing effect | | | | associated with sulphur. However, it is still advisable to |
| on various ailments such as joint and skin conditions. | | | | consult your doctor or nutritionist before consuming |
| However, it also promotes a healthy metabolism, | | | | high doses of this nutrient. |
| removes waste materials from the body and supports | | | | 6) DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS |
| cellular respiration (which allows your body to use | | | | Sulphur deficiencies are uncommon and normally only |
| oxygen more efficiently). It is also assists in the | | | | affect people on a very low protein diet. If you do fail |
| production of collagen (a connective tissue which helps | | | | to become deficient in this nutrient it can lead to |
| the skin maintain its elasticity and assists in the healing | | | | arthritis, circulatory problems, muscle pains, impaired hair |
| of wounds), insulin (a hormone that moderates blood | | | | and nail growth and skin problems. |
| glucose levels) and keratin (a protein which keeps your | | | | |