Element power point.

1. Elements of Health
SULFUR AND CALCIUM
Presented by: Eileen Perez

3. How do humans ingest sulfur?
Sulfur is a commonly used element in body detoxification. You
can ingest sulfur through sulfur rich foods or take it as a
supplement. Sulfur works in your body, in part, by increasing
the bile production of your liver, which aids in fat digestion and
absorption.

4. How do humans ingest
calcium?
• Calcium is present in many different foods, including
almost any dairy product. In addition, calcium
supplements are readily available. Ingesting too much
calcium can have negative results on the body, including
your hair.

5. How does sulfur benefit human
when they ingest it?
• Sulfur is an element that is part of four amino acids
called methionine, cysteine, cystine and taurine. Sulfur
plays a vital role in the health of your skin, nails, hair and
joints, and is part of certain hormones, bile acid and
other substances in your body. Foods that contain high
concentrations of sulfur include eggs, beans, whole
grains, cabbage, brussels sprouts, garlic and onions.

6. How does calcium benefit humans
when they ingest it?
• Calcium is a mineral that is found in a
number of foods, and it is useful in
strengthening the bones and teeth.

7. What happens when humans do not
have sufficient amount of sulfur in their
body?
• Exposure to very high levels of sulfur dioxide can be life threatening.
Burning of the nose and throat, breathing difficulties, and severe
airway obstructions occurred in miners who breathed sulfur dioxide
released as a result of an explosion in a copper mine. Long-term
exposure to persistent levels of sulfur dioxide can affect your health.

8. What happens when humans do not
have sufficient amount of calcium in
their body?
• If you do not have enough calcium your bones will
weaken and you can eventually get osteoporosis, a
condition whereby bones become brittle, especially for
the elderly. If the bones become brittle enough,
something as small as a sneeze could result in a broken
bone.