
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.





