Nutrient Database

Sulfur

mineral

Approved

General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

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Overview

Third most abundant mineral in the body. Important for protein structure as part of sulfur-containing amino acids.

Top 5 food sources

Garliconionscruciferous vegetableseggslegumes
Expert consensus: Moderate

Obtained through protein-rich foods. MSM is the most common supplemental form.