Health Benefits
Sulphur is a component of every cell in the body and is contained in the blood hemoglobin where it acts as an oxidizing agent. It is required in the formation of blood plasma. It is an acid forming mineral, part of the chemical structure of amino acids ‘methionine, cysteine, taurine, and glutathione. Sulphur keeps the body clean; it acts as a blood purifier, prevents accumulation of toxic body wastes, helps the body resist bacteria and protects the protoplasm of the cells. Sulphur is essential for digestion having an antiseptic cleansing effect of the digestive tract, prevents the development of infections and assists the liver to produce bile, necessary for proper digestion of fatty foods and optimal protein absorption. Sulphur cleanses the body of acid mucus poisons and disinfects the blood. Sulphur is also essential in preventing dandruff, acne, eczema and psoriasis. It is a beauty mineral excellent in promoting a good completion by cleansing the body, assists growth in children. Sulphur is an ingredient of ‘keratin’, a protein substance that restores, rebuilds and rejuvenates hair, and strengthens nails and essential for healthy skin. Sulphur helps eliminates worms, and prevent arthritis, dermatitis, dandruff, and acne.Dietary Sources
Fruits
- Apples
- Pineapple
- Gooseberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Blackberries
- Cherries
- Peaches
- Dates
- Figs
- Banana
- Grapefruit
- Limes
- Oranges
- Rhubarb
- Red currant
Starch Foods
- Legumes
- Lima beans
- Soya beans
- Barley
- Wheat germ
Vegetables
- Garlic
- Avocado
- Tomato
- Chives
- Olive – green
- Olive – black
- Onions
- Lettuce
- Turnip
- Celery
- Chili
- Spring onion
- Parsley
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Fennel
- Watercress
- Kelp
- Mushrooms
- Dandelion greens
- Horseradish
- String beans
- Cauliflower
- Radish
- Cucumber
- Carrots
- Carrots
- Brussel sprouts
Vegetables
- Cabbage family
- Asparagus
- Parsnips
- Potatoes
- Kale
- Tomato
- Sweet corn
- Asparagus
- Okra
- Eggplant
Protein Foods
- Sunflower seeds
- Brazil nuts
- Hazel nuts
- Almonds
- Cashew nuts
- Pine nuts
- Peanuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Egg
- Poultry
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Fish
- Red Meat
Herbal Source
- Chives
- Mustard
- Eyebright
- Horseradish
- Parsley
- Dandelion
- Burdock
- Catnip
- Echinacea
- Ginsengs
- Watercress
- Kelp
- Nestles
- Plantain
- Coltsfoot
- Mullein
- Shepherds purse
- Sage
- Horsetail
- Fennel
A Guide to Minerals Found Naturally in Food
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