Vegetarians can be lacking in sulfur, particularly if they do not consume eggs. Sulfur is present in every cell of our body and an absolute necessity to normal growth. It has been estimated that an adult's daily consumption of sulfur totals less than 140 mgs., less than 16 percent of an adult's daily requirement. Foods high in sulfur are onion, garlic and the sulfur-containing protein sources mentioned above. Natural herbs and nutrients high in sulfur are garlic , horsetail and MSM .
Nails are an extension of both the hair and skin.
They've long been an indicator of health-related problems. Sometimes they don't grow fast enough, they may split or contain ridges or even white spots. Healthy nails should be pink, smooth and shiny. Changes in their color, shape and texture may signal the presence of disease. Disorders affecting the blood, such as thyroid conditions, poor circulation and heart, liver and kidney disease, can contribute to a change in nail conditon.