Sulfur

Category:
Minerals

Type:
Major Minerals

Functions:
Component of: biotin, thiamin, insulin, some amino acids

Deficiencies:
Unknown. (Protein deficiency would occur before sulfur deficiency could occur)

Toxicity:
Unknown. Only occurs with excess of certain amino acids

Recommended Intakes:
Estimated Minimum Requirements
None (Abundant supply)

Food Sources:
Meats, protein foods