ORGANIC SULFUR:
• Is part of the chemical structure of the amino acids such as methionine, cystine, taurine, and compounds such as glutathione
•Is essential in enzymes, hormones, nerve tissue, and red blood cells
• Is needed for the synthesis of collagen
•Forms sulfate compounds with sodium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium
• Enables the transport of oxygen across cell membranes
• Decreases the pressure inside the cell
• Removes fluids and toxins
• Eliminates toxic metals
• Disinfects the blood
• Regenerates, repairs, and rebuilds all the cells in the body
• Helps battle cancer
• Helps the body to resists bacteria
• Protects the protoplasm of cells
• Stimulates bile secretion
• Protects against the harmful effects of radiation, toxic chemicals, and pollution
In metabolic reactions, sulfur compounds serve as both fuels and respiratory (oxygen-replacing) materials for simple organisms.
Sulfur is an important part of many enzymes and in antioxidant molecules like glutathione and thioredoxin. It is also present in B vitamins biotin and thiamine, which is the Greek word for sulfur.
Sulfur bonds are responsible for the strength and shape of proteins that help determine their biological activity. They are crucial in human biology.
The sulfur containing amino acids (SSAs) are methionine, cysteine, cystine, homocysteine, homocystine, and taurine. They are more abundant in animal proteins than in legumes, which can be why there is often a deficiency among vegetarians and vegans. Organic sulfur, as SAA, can be used to increase synthesis of glutathione (GSH), taurine, S-adenosylmethione (SAMe), and N-acetyecysteine (NAC).
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a volatile component in the sulfur cycle and another source of sulfur found in a diet. SAAs are the primary source of this vital element in the diet. Organic MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) supplement without any fillers is also a rich source of sulfur. MSM may be effective for the treatment of allergies, pain, athletic injuries, and bladder disorders. It also thickens and strengthens thinning hair. Because it is very bitter, it is best taken in capsule form.
The therapeutic effects of MSM and DMSO, and glucosamine sulfate are explained by an increase in serum sulfate.
METHIONINE & SULFUR COMPOUNDS
Primary sulfur-containing compounds in humans are methionine, cystine, homocysteine, cystathione, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), taurine, a-keto-y-CH, thiobutyrate, methanethiol, thiamin, biotin, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), coenzyme A, glutathione (GSH), chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, fibrinogen, heparin, metallothionein, and inorganic sulfate. Except for thiamine and biotin, all these sulfur compounds are synthesized from the sulfur containing amino acid methionine.
Methionine is one of the main sources of sulfur in the body. It is necessary for the synthesis of proteins as an important methyl donor. It helps prevent fatty liver disease and eventual cirrhosis through its ability to transmethylate to form choline. Methionine can help lower acetaldehyde levels, which are toxic, after ingestion of alcohol. According to Stephen Parcell, ND, Alternative Medicine Review, Thorne Research, reports indicate methionine’s effectiveness in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and acute pancreatitis.
Sulfur compounds such as SAMe, dimethysulfoxice (DMSO), taurine, glucosamine, or chondroitin sulfate, and reduced glutathione may have clinical applications in the treatment of conditions such as depression, fibromyalgia, arthritis, interstitial cystitis, athletic injuries, congestive heart failure, diabetes, cancer, and AIDS.
A Japanese study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21116101) showed that DMSO (sulfur) protected from radiation damage at all cellular levels in the whole body. DMSO provides significant relief from pain with sore muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It is often used on race horses for good reason.
Sulfur is also required for the proper structure and biological activity of enzymes. Without sufficient sulfur, enzymes can not function properly. According to Dr. Edward Howell, author of Enzyme Nutrition, enzymes promote longevity.