Sulfur

Sulfur

Sulfur is a macronutrient involved in the synthesis of collagen and keratin, as well as directly supporting the formation and health of connective tissue, cartilage, tendons, hair, nails, skin.Macronutrient properties: 1 energy production; 2 blood clotting; 3 collagen synthesis..

Signs of Sulfur deficiency

Sulfur deficiency can cause the following disorders in the body: 1 Pale skin, the appearance of pigment spots on the skin; 2 Dulling, separation and loss of hair; 3 The tendency to stratification and brittle nails; 4 Disorders with the stool in the form of recurrent constipation; 5 Tachycardia and high blood pressure; 6 Propensity to allergic reactions; 7 Crunching and pain in the joints (atralgia) and muscles (myalgia); 8 Reduction in liver function, up to develop fatty degeneration; 9 Increased irritability, impaired mental performance..

Signs of Sulfur excess

Excess sulfur is accompanied by the following symptoms: 1 itching of the skin, the appearance of urticaria and other rashes, the development of furunculosis; 2 headaches, dizziness, seizures, psychosis, up to loss of consciousness; 3 red eyes, photophobia, eye pain, conjunctivitis development, corneal damage; 4 nausea, diarrhea, reduced appetite; 5 weight loss, weakness, impaired hearing function, anemia..

Main sources of Sulfur in nutrition

Sources: bass, pike, peanuts, cocoa powder, turkey liver, beef, pork, lamb, sesame.

Daily requirement of Sulfur

Infants
0-3 mo. mcg
5-7 mo. mcg
8-12 mo. mcg
Children
1-3 yr150 mcg
3-7 yr300 mcg
7-11 yr550 mcg
Men
11-14 yr900 mcg
14-18 yr1 mg
>19 yr1.5 mg
Women
11-14 yr900 mcg
14-18 yr1 mg
>19 yr1.5 mg