Evidence item

Chemistry World reports that elemental sulfur reacts with cellular thiols to produce antioxidants limiting lipid oxidation. DIRECT_TEXT

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Experiments also showed that elemental sulfur reacts with thiol-containing compounds found in cells to produce antioxidants that limit the oxidation of lipids, which would otherwise cause cell damage and inflammation.