Smelly foods are good for you. Their odors are often due to the presence of sulfur.
Without the mineral sulfur, there could be no proteins.
All living matter contains some sulfur; this element is therefore essential for life. The greater part of the sulfur in the human body is present in the two sulfur-containing amino acids, methionine & cysteine, or in the double form of the latter cysteine. The main purpose of sulfur is to dissolve waste materials. It helps to eject some of the waste & poisons from the system. It helps keep the skin clear of blemishes & makes hair glossy. It is also valuable in rheumatic conditions.
The main sulfur-containing foods are radishes, carrots, cabbage, cheese, dried beans, fish & eggs. There is no recommended dietary allowance. But a diet sufficient in protein will generally be adequate in sulfur. Deficiency of sulfur may cause eczema & imperfect development of hair & nails. Sulfur creams & ointments have been remarkably successful in treating a variety of skin problems.
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