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ALL ABOUT MSM & SULFUR By Amy Abedi |
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What
is MSM? |
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MSM,
technically known as methyl-sulfonyl-methane, is a by-product
of DMSO. Much of the benefit of DMSO is thought
to be from the actual amount of MSM occurring in DMSO.
MSM provides over 34% sulfur, which is really considered
the "active constituent". Sulfur, one
of the top 8 essential minerals, is found in larger amounts
in high protein foods. In plant foods, much of the
sulfur can be lost during processing.Each and every one
of our cells utilizes sulfur to maintain cellular structure.
Sulfur is also essential for proper enzymatic activity
and hormone function. Where does MSM come from?
DMSO comes from wood pulp and paper manufacturing, and
MSM is a by-product of DMSO. MSM is odorless, tasteless,
and has a safe toxicity report. |
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Is
there any research on MSM?
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There
is over 40 years of research on DMSO and sulfur, and since
MSM is derived from DMSO (it makes up approximately 15%
of DMSO) we can surmise its secondary effects. There
are very few clinical trials that vouch specifically for
MSM. Some toxicity studies have been completed,
and so far MSM has been shown to be safe. Currently,
there just isnít a large amount of hard clinical data
on MSM to be able to validate all the claims being
made on MSM. It has a good safety record so far,
and excess is excreted in the urine. |
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What
is the importance of Sulfur in the body? |
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Sulfur
is an essential mineral occurring as a single element
associated with other elements or as part of organic compounds
formed throughout the body. It is present in all
cells, usually as a constituent of cell protein.
Sulfur is present in amino acids such as methionine, taurine,
and cystine. From these amino acids, the body
constructs the essential compounds coenzyme A, heparin,
glutathione, lipoic acid, thiamin and biotin. Keratin
is also very rich in sulfur, which explains why MSM may
have beneficial effects on hair, skin, and nail health.
The amino acids cystine and methionine provide the highest
concentration of sulfur in the body. Sulfur-rich
compounds such as MSM, glucosamine, and chondroitin may
be of potential benefit to those with degenerative joint-cartilage
conditions. |
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What
conditions are mostly associated with MSM use? |
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Inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis |
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Hair, skin, and nail health
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Wound healing |
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Allergies
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Chronic Pain
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What
is the recommended dosage? |
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There
is no RDA for sulfur. Interestingly enough, when
RDAs were being developed it was thought there were adequate
amounts of sulfur in the diet (by way of protein), and
therefore it was not necessary to include in the RDAs.
Preliminary research suggests benefits occur with dosages
of 1000-3000 milligrams per day. |
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What
is different about our brand MSM? |
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We
use OptiMSM™, which is the only U.S. based manufacturer
to be a licensed producer of MSM patented for human biological
use. In addition, Cardinal Nutrition (makers of
OptiMSM™) has been researching, developing, and perfecting
the manufacturing of MSM for over ten years. Our
MSM contains the full 1000 milligram potency in a vegetable
capsule. Many others may contain only 900 milligrams,
even if the bottle says 1000 milligrams. We have
the specialty encapsulating machinery that can compress
to product to fit in a capsule. Our MSM is 99.9%
pure, so customers are assured they are receiving the
purest MSM available. |
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