Sulfur (S) - Nutrition Minerals

 Sulfur (S) 

Sulfur is necessary to all body tissue and is found in all body cells. It contributes to the characteristic odor of burning hair and tissue. It is necessary for metabolism.

Sources.Sulfur is a component of some amino acids and consequently isfound in protein-rich foods.

Requirements or Deficiency.Neither the amount of sulfur re-quired by the human body nor its deficiency is known.