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Basic Information
Available from natural sources? Yes
Available from synthetic sources? No
Prescription required? No
NATURAL SOURCES
Cabbage
Clams
Beans, dried
Eggs
Fish
Lean beef
Milk
Wheat germ
REASONS TO USE
Plays a role in oxidation-reduction reactions.
Aids bile secretion in liver.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Extends life span.
Protects against toxic substances.
WHO NEEDS ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS?
Supplements probably not needed. No recorded deficiency
states.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
None
UNPROVED SPECULATED SYMPTOMS
None
LAB TESTS TO DETECT DEFICIENCY
None available, except for experimental uses.
DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA):
No RDA has been established.
What this mineral does:
Sulfur is part of the chemical structure of cysteine,
methionine, taurine, glutathione.
Available as:
A constituent of many multivitamin/mineral preparations.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
No known contraindications.
Consult your doctor if you have:
No known contraindications.
Over age 55:
No known contraindications.
Pregnancy:
No known contraindications.
Don't take megadoses.
Breast-feeding:
No known contraindications.
Don't take megadoses.
Effect on lab tests:
None expected.
Storage:
Store in cool, dry place away from direct light, but don't
freeze.
Store safely out of reach of children.
Don't store in bathroom medicine cabinet. Heat and moisture
may change action of mineral.
OVERDOSE/TOXICITY
Signs and symptoms:
Unlikely to threaten life or cause significant symptoms.
What to do:
For symptoms of overdosage: Discontinue mineral, and consult
doctor.
For accidental overdosage (such as child taking entire bottle):
Dial 911 (emergency), 0 for operator or your nearest Poison
Control Center.
ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
None known
INTERACTION WITH MEDICINE, VITAMINS OR MINERALS
None known
INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
Tobacco decreases absorption. Smokers may require supplemental
sulfur.
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