Sulphur is the third most abundant mineral in your body, after calcium and phosphorus. It is very important that you get almost entirely from your diet of protein, and now over 20 years since the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) in the US, has released its latest update on recommended daily intake.
In an analysis that examines various elements that affect the metabolism of sulfur in the body, researchers say that the importance of this mineral may have been underestimated, and it is even possible that our daily intake is inadequate.
The importance of sufferingNearly half of sulfur present in our body is found in the muscles, skin and bones, but it brings its benefits to many other places in the body. In fact, it plays a very important role in many body systems.
The bonds are suffering are essential to maintaining the shape of the protein, and they determine the biological activity of proteins. For example, as explained in the report presented on the MSM, hair and nails are composed of a protein called keratin, which is rich in sulfur, while the connective tissue and cartilage contain protein composed of links suffers flexible , giving the structure its flexibility. With age, flexible fabrics tend to lose their elasticity, leading to aging of the skin, stiffening of muscles and stiffness in the joints. The lack of sulfur probably contributes to these problems that are said to "age-related".
In addition to linking the proteins together, sulfur is also essential to the structure and the biological activity of enzymes. If you do not have a sufficient amount of sulfur in your body, enzymes do not function properly, which can result in many health problems. Without biologically active enzymes, your metabolic process does not take place normally.
Sulfur plays an important role in:
The electron transport system, which is part of the iron protein / sulfur present in the mitochondria, energy manufacturing plants present in your cells.
The conversion of thiamine (vitamin B1) and biotin (vitamin B8), which are essential for the transformation of energy into hydrocarbons.
The synthesis of important metabolic intermediates such as glutathione.
The function of insulin. The insulin molecule consists of a two chains of amino acids connected among them by sulfur bridges, and without it, insulin may not adequately perform its biological activity.
Detoxifying the body.
In the study of MSM, we studied several pathways that overlap among them, in order to determine which could be affected by inadequate intake of food suffers. The researchers also assessed the mechanisms of action of a variety of dietary supplements containing sulfur, including chondroitin and glucosamine, which are the most commonly used supplements to improve joint health.
According to the authors:
"The amino acids containing sulfur contribute greatly to maintaining the integrity of cell systems influencing the redox state and the ability to eliminate toxic compounds, free radicals and reactive oxygen species.
... The metabolites containing sulfur - including glutathione is a key representative - merge in operation with several other compounds that play a major role in the mechanisms that receive tremendous interest and are considered part of conventional medical care and complementary. They include polyunsaturated fatty acids of n-3 and n-6, minerals like selenium, zinc, copper and magnesium, vitamins E and C, antioxidants such as lipoic acid and proanthocyanidin, many of which are involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins and antioxidants in the cascade.
More and more evidence is accumulating and focus on the cooperative role that glutathione and other sulfur metabolites play in the homeostatic control of basic mechanisms. "
Do you have enough food rich in suffering?As noted in the study on MSM, only 2 of the 20 amino acids normally found in food containing sulfur:
Methionine, which can not be synthesized by the body and must be supplied by the diet.
Cysteine, which is synthesized by our bodies but which requires a constant supply of food suffers for its synthesis.
None of these amino acids can not be stored in the body. On the contrary, "any excess food is rapidly oxidized to sulfate and excreted in the urine (or reabsorbed, depending on food intake) or stored in the form of glutathione (GSH)," the researchers said. (Glutathione is composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamate, and glycine, and it is the most powerful antioxidant that your body has also keeps all other antioxidants to their optimum level of performance).
Moreover:
"The availability of cysteine seems to be the limiting factor sysnthèse glutathione (GSH).
GSH values are lower than normal in many debilitating diseases and after certain medications, which frequently leads to a low survival rate. With a sulfur amino acid supplementation (SAA), many of these changes can be reversed.
In the brain - the body which is usually spared when nutritional deficiencies - GSH concentrations decline to maintain adequate levels of cysteine. This loss of GSH weakened antioxidant defenses ... The cartilage, which is a less essential structure for survival, may be affected considerably when there is a deficiency suffer, which would explain why dietary supplements containing sulfur (sulfate chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), etc.) can be very beneficial in the treatment of joint problems. "
In conclusion, they state that:
"As a result of this study, some information suggests that a significant proportion of the population, including especially the elderly, are not getting an adequate intake of suffering, and it is very likely that dietary supplements used, contain sulfur in inorganic form. "
Food sources of sulfurThe best way to get sulfur is through food. The suffering is almost exclusively derived from food proteins, such as fish, beef and poultry (biological and / or high pasture). The meat and fish are considered "complete" proteins because they contain all the amino acids you need sulphurous to produce new proteins. It goes without saying that those who abstain from consuming animal protein are placed in a situation where they have a greater risk of having a disability suffers.
Other food sources of suffering:
MSM and other sources of organic sulfurMethylsulfonylmethane, commonly known as its acronym MSM is not a drug. It is a form of organic sulfur and a powerful antioxidant found naturally in many plants. MSM is not only an important source of organic sulfur, but it also has other unique properties. Many health problems are associated with low levels of MSM in the body such as:
Tiredness
Depression
Increased sensitivity to physical and psychological stress
Degenerative diseases
MSM's ability to neutralize inflammation is one of the greatest discoveries, and also the least expensive in the area of health, and we think it can be beneficial in any seminal soccer presention of heart disease. It has been shown that MSM degraded solid deposits in the arteries, which are associated with chronic inflammation.
Other benefits associated with MSM:
Sources of MSM, and dosageMSM is found in:
The organic raw milk (from cows raised in pastures)
Fresh vegetables
Fresh fruit
Concentrations of sulfur that you can get from these sources are of the order of 1 to 5 mg / kg. The organic raw milk is, food that contains the highest concentration of MSM: between 2 and 5 mg / kg. However, it is important to know that the MSM is quickly denatured when exposed to heat, so pasteurized milk is not a good source. It contains less than 0.25 mg / kg MSM ... Same for the vegetables overcooked and too old fruits and vegetables. Hence the importance of eating your fruits and vegetables raw, and as soon as possible after harvest. If you have a diet consisting of essentiellemnt processed or overcooked food, you can be almost certain that suffers intake is deficient in your diet.
MSM is also highly concentrated in the aloe vera plant, so you can use natural products of aloe vera to increase your intake of MSM in its natural form.
Another alternative is to take a supplement of MSM. In an interview, the expert in superfoods David Wolfe recommends taking 2500 mg of MSM to start; quietly increasing the dose up to 5000-7000 mg daily. Keep in mind that there may be side effects because the MSM will detoxify your system, and you might see your health problems get worse initially. So it is better to increase the dose gradually to allow your body to adjust. Do not increase the dose until all symptoms of detoxification are not missing. Also, avoid taking it at night before bed, because it can increase your energy level.
Like most supplements, the quality of the MSM is important. It is important to note that if you are allergic to drugs that contain sulfa (antibiotics), you could also have problems with the MSM.
Otherwise, MSM is non-toxic. So far, nobody has found a concentration where MSM could have toxic effects. This makes the MSM, the ideal form of supplementation suffers, since the amino acids methionine and cysteine can cause toxic effects when used in high concentrations.
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