Sulfur
Scientific References >
Sulfur is an essential component of three vitamins: biotin, pantothenic acid, and thiamin. Both thiamin and biotin play an important role in energy metabolism.* It is also a part of coenzyme A, contributing to the activation of carboxylic acids and the synthesis of hormones.* Sulfur is also necessary for insulin production.*
Sulfur Helps to Support:
- Healthy skin tissue*
- Healthy healing of wounds*
- Healthy and normal blood glucose levels*
- Mental health*
- Healthy joints*
- Healthy blood vessels*
- Healthy back and spine*
- Healthy urinary tract*
- Healthy muscles*
- Normal stomach health*
Minerals for Life® Sulfur
Suggested Retail Price: $40.45
32 oz. - ID 8204
Supplement Facts |
Serving Size:
Servings Per Container: |
1/2 teaspoon
384 |
1 teaspoon
192 |
Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value for Children Under 4 Years of Age |
% Daily Value for Adults and Children 4 or more Years of Age |
Sulfur |
2.5 mg / † |
4.9 mg / † |
Other Ingredients: Purified water.
As a dietary supplement:
Adults: 1 teaspoon daily
Children: 1⁄2 teaspoon daily
No preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, or additives are used.
Caution: Do not consume if tamper resistant seal is broken or missing. Keep cap tightly closed and out of reach of children. Not intended for children under 14 years of age. Not for pregnant or lactating women. First consult your physician before starting this or any new mineral or nutrient supplement program. Isolated minerals or nutrients are best taken as part of a comprehensive supplement program containing a broad spectrum of nutrients. |
| † Daily Value not established. |
Minerals for LifeTM water-soluble Sulfur is a dietary supplement containing elemental sulfur.
Water-soluble sulfur is found in all connective tissue and skin and is vital for the growth of hair and nails. Sulfur comprises 0.25% of our body weight.
The highest concentrations of sulfur are found in cartilage, tendons, and keratin, a tough, fibrous protein substance that forms such structures as nails and hair. Sulfur supports growth and strength of nails and hair. Nutritional sulfur is required by many functions of the body. For instance, the production of insulin in the body requires sulfur in its molecular structure and numerous other proteins.* Protein catalysts and enzymes incorporate sulfur into their molecular framework. Proper protein synthesis can be achieved only with water-soluble sulfur to maintain the correct molecular framework for soft and connective tissue throughout the human body. Sulfur also promotes joint health and movement.* Sulfur increases blood circulation and supports muscle health.*
Water-soluble sulfur in its pure form, is an oil . Due to the fact that it is almost impossible to put into a water-soluble form, it is extremely scarce in nature. It is believed the sulfur oil used in the Minerals for Life sulfur solution helps to repair the myelin sheath.* The myelin sheath promotes calm, controlled motor functioning.*
Sulfur also is a factor in healthy skin, blood cells, and collagen.* When the body replaces old skin cells, a proper balance of sulfur will encourage the development of smooth skin.* It has been referred to as "Nature's Beauty Mineral."
Sulfur plays an important part in tissue breathing, the process whereby oxygen and other substances are used to build cells and release energy.*
Sulfur supplementation helps support respiratory function, lung health, and promotes ease of breathing.*
Sulfur promotes energy, mental calmness, and the ability to concentrate.*
Sulfur helps the liver produce choline and promotes intestinal health by coating the intestinal tract.*
Sulfur has also been extremely helpful in supporting a healthy urinary tract and regularity. Sulfur scavenges free radicals and acts as a potent antioxidant.* It assists with detoxifying the body, allowing water and nutrients to flow freely into cells and waste products and toxins to flow out.*
Persons with sensitivities to environmental materials, such as house dust, pollen, wool, animal hair, feathers, and others have reported substantial benefit from sulfur supplementation.*
Proper water-soluble sulfur levels are useful in promoting the health of the body when exposed to radiation. Sulfur promotes a healthy musculoskeletal system.* A combination of sulfur and vitamin C has shown even greater benefits.*
Sulfur works in indirect ways to maintain life, playing a major role in the production of antibodies, hormones, insulin, adrenal cortical hormones, and enzymes.*
Sulfur forms covalent bonds with carbon, which may play a large role in maintaining the health of tissues and organs in the body and assists with body repair.*
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Scientific References
Blom I. Hornmark AM. Topical treatment with sulfur 10 per cent for rosacea. Acta Dermato-Venereologica. 64(4):358-9, 1984.
Demarque D. Sulphur. Clinical indications and dosage. Homeopathie. 1985.
Feland B. Fuqua EG. Smith JT. Effect of dietary sulfur on serum cholesterol and the glycocholic:taurocholic acid ratio of the rat. Journal of Nutrition. 103(11):1561-5, 1973.
Kenawi MZ. Morsy TA. Abdalla KF. el Hady HM. Treatment of human scabies by sulfur and permethrin. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 23(3):691-6, 1993.
Leyden J. McGinley KJ. Mills OH. Kyriakopoulos AA. Kligman AM. Effects of sulfur and salicylic acid in a shampoo base in the treatment of dandruff: a double-blind study using corneocyte counts and clinical grading. Cutis. 39(6):557-61, 1987.
Lin AN. Reimer RJ. Carter DM. Sulfur revisited . Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 18(3):553-8, 1988.
Plewig g. [Letter: Sulfur in acne vulgaris]. [German] Hautarzt. 26(5):287, 1975.
Pratsel HG. Eigner UM. Weinert D. Limbach B. [The analgesic efficacy of sulfur mud baths in treating rheumatic diseases of the soft tissues. A study using the double-blind control method]. [Russian] Voprosy Kurortologii, Fizioterapii i Lechebnoi Fizicheskoi Kultury. (3):37-41, 1992.
Sukenik S, Buskila D, Neumann L, Kleiner-Baumgarten A, Zimlichman S, Horowitz J Sulphur bath and mud pack treatment for rheumatoid arthritis at the Dead Sea area. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 1990.
Townsend I Sulphur. A major remedy. Homeopath Alternat 1984.
Wright J, Littleton K Defects in sulphur metabolism. International Clinical Nutrition Review 1989. |
