Sulfur
Body function
Component of certain amino acids and proteins; supports skin, hair, and connective tissue; part of detoxification pathways
Daily requirement
No formal recommended intake; obtained through protein-rich foods
Deficiency signs
Not well defined; usually adequate with sufficient protein intake
Excess risks
Not established from food; very high intakes of sulphur compounds may cause digestive upset
At-risk groups
People on very low-protein diets
Supplement forms
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane); also from dietary protein and some mineral waters
Food sources
Related symptoms
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