An important function of sulfur is its role in carbohydrate metabolism, where sulfur is a component of insulin, the hormone secreted by the pancreas essential for carbohydrate metabolism. So since low sulfur can result in lowered insulin production, adequate amounts of sulfur in the diet is helpful in the prevention of diabetes. However, there are some medical disorders that present with above-normal levels of cellular sulfur and or selenium, in which case food or supplemental sources of sulfur or selenium should be adjusted accordingly:... Full Text