2006-09-29 16:23:45 · 5 answers · asked by Thien Pham 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Sulfur is a mineral which has a significant function in our body. It is part of the chemical structure of three different amino acids (the building blocks that make up protein) -- namely, cystine, cysteine, and methionine. Sulfur works with vitamins B1 (thiamine), B5 (pantothenic acid), and H (biotin) to promote metabolism and communication between nerve cells. It plays a role in the production of collagen, a protein that helps keep skin elastic and healthy.
Sulfur-containing mud baths (often called balneotherapy) help in the treatment of skin disorders and arthritis. The supplement forms have been touted widely as effective treatments for pain.
2006-09-29 20:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sulfur applied externally is bactericidal.
2006-09-30 02:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sulfur is known for helping joints, joint pain, and arthritis. It is the basis of MSM, glucosamine, and chondroitin.
2006-09-30 09:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sulpher helps in healing wounds and is important in all external medicines for burns and wounds etc
2006-09-29 23:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by Sindhie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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combination of sulphur, hidrogens, oxygent and carbon makes proteins, and amino acids.
sulphur can also be used to make skin medicine, such as lotion
2006-09-30 05:32:13 · answer #5 · answered by Papilio paris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋