Sulfur S

Atomic Number: 16
Atomic weight: 32.065

Human Physiology:

• Essential part of two amino acids: methionine and cysteine
• Healthy hair, veins, skin, connective tissue, joints
• Part of insulin

Prevalence:

• 10th most abundant element in universe

Source:

• Meats, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, legumes
• Onions, garlic, cabbage, turnips, Brussels sprouts

Deficiency:

• Need 850-930mg/day
• Clinically looks like protein deficiency
• No clearly defined symptoms