The recommended daily servings of fruit and vegetables through the FDA are between five and six servings daily. You may not consume this much fresh, raw produce daily, and that may create a highly acidic pH balance within your body. Calcium and other vital minerals are leached from the bones and organs to bring the pH up to a more alkaline environment, and this can create a mineral deficiency that can spur a multitude of health problems, from reduced immune function to mineral deposit formations, suggests ElectroHerbalism.com. Using sulfur to support pH balance can be done through eating sulfur-rich foods and supplementing with dietary supplements.
Step 1
Eat two to three servings--or more if desired--of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage or kale with every serving of protein or grains. Protein-rich foods, such as aged cheeses and meats, as well as grains, almost always contain sulfur, but little magnesium or calcium to balance it out, so they are acid-forming foods. Eating adequate, sulfur-rich vegetables such as those listed above can support balance.
Step 2
Take a calcium and magnesium supplement to support the proper absorption and utilization of sulfur within your diet and to establish a balanced pH. You can also use a mineral-rich salt on foods for additional support.
Step 3
Supplement with molybdenum, as it is very good at supporting optimal sulfur assimilation. The recommended dose is 500 to 1,000 mcg per day, suggests LivingNetwork.co.za. Always speak with a professional health care practitioner when considering supplementation.
Step 4
Supplement under the watch of a professional naturopathic doctor, or your family doctor, with sulfur-rich supplements such as methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM; alpha lipoic acid, or ALA; methionine; and turmeric.
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