The structures of your body, especially in connective tissue, which allows cells and tissues to form organs, are held together by sulfur bonds. Without sulfur the body would be reduced to a blob of jelly. In addition to its importance for maintaining sound body structures, sulfur has a number of functional roles. Without acetyl CoA, your body would have no energy to run on. Without sulfur, acetyl CoA cannot be made.
Sulfur is needed for other metabolic functions, including enzyme production and hormone synthesis.
Obviously, sulfur is a mineral we cannot do without. Just like calcium and other essential minerals, dietary sulfur is a daily requirement. It is generally assumed that we get enough sulfur from food, but this is being questioned, especially for vegetarians, dieters and those poor digestion. MSM serves as an easily absorbed source of dietary sulfur, but there is more to MSM than just sulfur. MSM has unique beneficial effects on the body.