In the field of nutritional science there is an important nutrient that has been virtually neglected.
Sulfur is the fourth most abundant mineral in our bodies.
It is a basic component of the proteins that make up our vital organs and muscles. Many of the vitamins, enzymes, hormones and antibodies that keep us alive and healthy rely upon this indispensable mineral. Even so, proper sulfur intake has been given very little attention. Textbooks do contain references to some potentially harmful forms of sulfur. These include the food preservatives known as sulfites, as well as the antibiotic sulfa drugs.