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Sulfur actually good?

drob31

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I think this is another situation where it will be good for some and bad for others. I know allot of people avoid sulfur because of methylation issues, so I think that has to be worked out first.

In any case, I was reading an article and I noticed an import fact:

Sulfur enables the transport of oxygen across cell membranes.

Why is that so important? Because CFS in many forms could be a lack of oxygen issue, at least to the cells. When mitochondria process glucose and oxygen, the result is 36 ATP, but when there is no oxygen and only glucose, they produce 2 ATP, and lactic acid. This is what happens when you do something intense and run out of energy. But if the problem is oxygen to the tissue, it seems to me that sulfur is critical.

Sulfur Deficiency Symptoms
  • Fatigue and sluggishness
  • Brittle nails and hair
  • Hair loss and slow growth of hair
  • Poor growth of fingernails
  • Joint problems like arthritis
  • Skin problems like rash
  • Dermatitis and eczema
  • Skeletal and growth problems
  • Varicose veins and poor circulation
  • Increased aging of skin
  • Inability to digest fats
  • Blood sugar problems
  • Inability to digest food
  • Increased allergies
  • Parasitical infestations

http://drsircus.com/cancer/cancer-sulfur-garlic-glutathione/