# Understanding Sulfur Sensitivity: Could Your Veggies Be the Culprit?

**By Teri Cochrane** · 2024-04-03

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Love your veggies, but feel crummy after a cruciferous crunch? You might be experiencing sulfur sensitivity. Sulfur is a fascinating element found in many nutritious foods. It boasts potential detox and cancer-fighting benefits, but it might pose challenges for certain individuals. Factors like exposure to herbicides, specifically glyphosate and/or genetic predispositions can make processing sulfur difficult, leading to unpleasant experiences.

### Common Sulfur-Rich Foods:

-   **Vegetables:** Cruciferous varieties such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, (killer) kale, Brussels sprouts, arugula, bok choy, onions, and garlic.
-   **Animal Sources:** Egg yolks.
-   **Miscellaneous:** Wine, dried fruits, and supplements like glutathione, NAC, and MSM.

### Signs You Might Be Sulfur Sensitive:

-   Allergies to sulfa medications.
-   Adverse reactions to red or white wine.
-   Intolerance to garlic or eggs.
-   Digestive issues (e.g., gas, bloating, acid reflux) following high-sulfur meals.
-   Asthma or wheezing triggered by certain foods.
-   Joint pain or arthritis.

### Sulfur and Your Health:

While dietary sulfur is important for various bodily functions including detoxification, digestion, and cancer prevention, overconsumption for some individuals can be detrimental.

### Applying the "Sulfur Test" to Yourself:

Consider the following questions to determine if sulfur could be affecting you:

-   Have you ever experienced the "asparagus pee" phenomenon?
-   Do you experience esophageal irritation, headaches, flushing, or heart palpitations after eating certain foods?
-   Do you have joint pain, abdominal pain, bloating, or stool inconsistencies?
-   Do you suffer from fatigue or have an allergy to sulfa drugs?

### Feeling Better is Within Reach!

**Elimination Experiment:** Exclude sulfur-rich foods and supplements for a week to see if symptoms improve.

**Reintroduce with Caution:** Gradually reintroduce individual foods like broccoli or garlic and track your body's response.

**Support Your Body's Chemistry:** Enhance sulfur processing with supplements such as [P5P](https://myvillagegreen.com/products/p5p-51), [B vitamins](https://myvillagegreen.com/products/pathway-coenzymated-b-complex-60-veggie-caps), and molybdenum.

### Additional Tips:

Focus on low-histamine, low-fat, and low-oxalate foods to reduce liver burden. Drink plenty of water with lemon or opt for liver-supporting non-sulfur, non oxalate greens. P.S. We're fans of [Alkaline Greens](https://myvillagegreen.com/products/plantfusion-organic-alkalizing-greens-240g)!

**Tags:** Category_Diet, cruciferous vegetables, sulfur

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/understanding-sulfur-sensitivity-do-your-veggies-cause-discomfort)