08/31/2025
Sulfur: The Forgotten Nutrient in Modern Food and Its Use During Ormus Supplementation
By Chris Emmons – Trusted Provider of Ormus remedies | Pharmacist (ret.) | Author, Ormus Modern Day Alchemy Coordinator, Ormus Academy | EmmonsEssentialEssence.com
Sulfur is essential—but often overlooked. From detox pathways in the body to alchemical resonance in Ormus, this quiet element holds more influence than most realize. Every living cell relies on it. Here we explore why it’s fading from our food, how to restore it safely, and why timing matters when Ormus supplementing is involved.
Why Sulfur Matters
Sulfur is an essential element for human health—critical for detoxification, protein synthesis, joint integrity, metabolic function, and immune resilience. But here’s the catch: our bodies can’t make sulfur. We rely entirely on dietary sources to obtain it.
Sulfur plays a vital role in the synthesis of proteins found in the skin, hair, and nails, and involved in DNA repair, cellular protection, and food metabolism. It’s a key component of amino acids like cysteine and methionine, which are required for the production of glutathione—a powerful antioxidant known as the body’s master detoxifier. Glutathione helps reduce oxidative stress and cellular damage caused by free radicals.
MSM and Dietary Sulfur
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a naturally occurring sulfur compound found in many foods: turkey, beef, eggs, fish, chicken, nuts, seeds, grains, legumes (beans, lentils, peas), allium vegetables (garlic, onions), cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower), leafy greens, whole grains, and alfalfa sprouts.
MSM supports joint health by preserving cartilage and reducing inflammation, making it especially helpful for those with osteoarthritis. It also contributes to stronger, healthier hair follicles and is commonly found in sulfur-based shampoos used to treat dandruff. MSM’s antioxidant properties help neutralize free radicals, supporting overall cellular function and reducing oxidative stress.
The sulfur also benefits skin by supporting the production of keratin, a structural protein essential for skin integrity. Its antioxidant effects promote a vibrant complexion and in formulations help reduce redness and lesions caused by rosacea, a condition marked by facial swelling and irritation.
Modern Agriculture & the Sulfur Gap
Over the past few decades, several shifts in agriculture have quietly reduced sulfur content in our food:
• Cleaner air, less sulfur deposition: In the past, sulfur dioxide from industrial emissions settled into soil and water, indirectly enriching crops. Today, cleaner air means less atmospheric sulfur reaching farmland.
• Sulfur-free fertilizers: Many modern fertilizers—like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium blends (NPK), diammonium phosphate (DAP), and urea—are high-yield but lack sulfur. Traditional manures and sulfur-rich amendments are used less frequently.
• Intensive farming: High-yield crops and frequent harvesting remove sulfur from the soil, often without replenishment.
• Soil leaching: Sulfate, the plant-available form of sulfur, is water-soluble and easily leached from soil—especially in wet climates or irrigated systems. Additionally, leftover plant material is often removed post-harvest to ease replanting, further reducing sulfur recycling.
What This Means for You
Foods grown in sulfur-depleted soils contain lower levels of sulfur-based compounds, especially:
• Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, kale)
• Alliums (garlic, onions)
• Legumes and grains
This can contribute to subtle deficiencies—fatigue, joint stiffness, poor detox capacity—even in those eating a “healthy” diet.
Sulfur Supplements: A Quiet Comeback
As awareness grows, sulfur is making a quiet comeback in the supplement world. Here are some of the most accessible forms:
1. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
• Most popular and bioavailable form of sulfur
• Supports joint comfort, skin health, and detox pathways
• Available as:
o Powder (e.g., BulkSupplements MSM Powder)
o Capsules/Tablets (e.g., Carlson MSM Sulfur, Amazing Formulas MSM)
o Liquid (e.g., Good State Liquid Ionic Sulfur)
2. Combination Formulas
• MSM blended with:
o Hyaluronic acid (for joint lubrication)
o Glucosamine & chondroitin (for cartilage support)
o Biotin & silica (for hair, skin, nails)
• Example: TrueHNS Hair, Nails & Skin, Dr. Mercola MSM Complex
3. Organic Sulfur Crystals
• Pure elemental sulfur in crystalline form
• Typically odorless and tasteless
• Marketed for deeper detox and cellular support
• Example: Wellness Origin Organic Sulfur Focus
4. DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)
• A sulfur-based solvent with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
• Used topically to relieve pain and inflammation
• Known for its ability to pe*****te tissues and carry other compounds
• Occasionally used in alternative protocols via oral or nebulized routes—though these are experimental and require caution
• Best used topically with pharmaceutical-grade purity
5. Sulfur Sublimed Powder USP
• Used more in topical or homeopathic applications
• Not typically ingested unless under guidance
• Sometimes included in skin creams or bath soaks
Tips for Choosing a Sulfur Supplement
• Look for OptiMSM® branding for purity and third-party testing
• Choose non-GMO, gluten-free options if sensitive
• Start with 500–1000 mg/day, and adjust based on response
• Consider powder form for flexible dosing
Sulfur’s Role in Ormus Supplementing
While sulfur-rich foods are generally felt to be less problematic when taking Ormus, concentrated sulfur sources like sulfur supplements are regarded as interfering with Ormus energy if taken too close in time. Suggested spacing:
• 1 hour on an empty stomach
• 2 hours if food is present
During a conversation between Don Nance and David Hudson—which I personally attended—Don described how exposing Ormus precipitate to sulfur gas inside a bell jar caused the substance to darken to black. Hudson confirmed: the sulfur had killed the light.
That phrase—“killing the light”—resonates deeply when we recognize that Ormus functions as a form of superlight. In short: sulfur collapsed the Orme (Ormus) m-state.
Sulfur in Classical Alchemy and Ormus Practice
In classical alchemical teachings, sulfur represents the active, volatile principle—associated with the soul and the fire element. Its catalytic nature, while powerful in certain transformations, may prove too aggressive for the subtle coherence that Orme (Ormus) embodies.
While sulfur has its rightful place alongside mercury and salt in traditional triads, Ormus protocols—especially those emphasized by Hudson—discourage the presence of appreciable sulfur in source materials or during Ormus ingestion.
Why? Because sulfur’s destabilizing energy may dampen or fragment the coherent qualities of Ormus, interfering with its subtle light and energetic signature.
That said, sulfur certainly has its role in other branches of alchemical work—especially those involving purification, combustion, and transformation. But when it comes to producing or ingesting Ormus, excluding sulfur appears essential to preserve the high-spin, light-infused character we seek to utilize.
Here is thoughtful and important information—deepening our understanding of sulfur’s usefulness in supplementation, while reinforcing best practices for the Ormus community at large.
Knowledge is nourishment. If this helped clarify sulfur’s role in health and Ormus practice, consider passing it along to someone who might benefit. – Chris