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MSM

Discovering MSM
MSM is a wonderful supplement with a low
toxicity rating that naturally occurs in the body and
targets a host of issues. Some of the problems it may
help with include hair, skin, nails, muscle fatigue,
allergies and scar tissue trouble. I have also heard of
people with cancer utilizing the supplement.
Once upon a time, there was a big craze
about DSMO and how it helped arthritis sufferers. It has
been observed that the solvent DSMO converts to MSM when
it hits the blood stream. Taking
MSM may be equivalent to
using DSMO but without the side effects and problems that
come with utilizing an industrial grade solvent.
What Does it Do?
Some of the patents I read on
MSM suggest that MSM
basically supplies the body with a usable form of sulfur,
which can be used to repair connective tissues, aid in
joint problems and potentially energize a system that
pulls allergens out of our bodies. Studies have been
conducted on MSM that seem to indicate that there has
been a benefit to animals with joint problems.
Scar Tissue
If you have significant scarring, MSM may
help to reduce the visible scarring. It may help to give
the skin the sulfur it needs to help in restructuring; it
may also help in preventing scars. So if you have a burn
or jagged cut, it might be helpful to take MSM during the
healing process.
The sulfur is useful in the process that
is used to build skin; one theory is that if there isn’t
enough
sulfur available the
process is modified resulting in scar tissue. Hence, if
you have enough sulfur, you could avoid scarring as
tissue regrows, according to that theory.
The Best Part of
DSMO
Remember the craze about DSMO a few years
back? It was widely used for arthritis and joint
problems. DSMO is a solvent and has some potential side
affects. In addition, it doesn't smell good and you have
to wait for it to dry. It is an industrial grade
solvent, so it is not very practical to use. Research has
shown that DSMO is converted into
MSM when it
touches the blood stream. With MSM, you can get the
benefits of DSMO without the potential side effects and
problems.
Usable Form of
Sulfur
How does MSM work? It provides a usable
form of sulfur to the body, which is beneficial in a
variety of different ways. In the case of allergies,
there is a protein in your body that is used for removing
allergens and free radicals and "junk" from your
system. If there is not enough sulfur in your body, this
great system is inhibited from working in an effective
manner. Give your body a usable form of sulfur and this
system becomes much more effective.
Safe for
Consumption?
MSM may be safe for consumption, but I
don’t know that the FDA has officially labeled it as safe
for consumption as of yet. We do know that it is
found naturally in foods such as coffee, tea, milk and
eggs as well as green leafy vegetables.
MSM does naturally occur in the
body and it is not considered toxic and may be comparable
to water in its toxicity.
If you are concerned about dosages of
MSM, refer to the directions on the labeling and
packaging that MSM comes in. I used to take 1,000 mg.
two times a day, with no side affects.
Quicker Recovery Time and More
Energy?
My experience with MSM was one of
increased energy. That is, of course, a subjective
experience, but it was very real to me. Another benefit
to MSM is that it is supposed to make you recover faster
from working out. It might do that by getting rid of the
waste products inside the muscle quicker, this allows the
soreness to disappear.
Get More
Information
To find out more from a truly worthy
source, go to any technical library and read the patent
research on MSM. There are actually several patents
associated with MSM and I gained a great deal from taking
the time to read them.
This article is for informational
purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or suggest
treatment for any health condition. Please consult a
health care professional if you have or suspect you have
any health related item for proper diagnoses and
treatment.
David Snape is a health, fitness and
well-being enthusiast. He maintains a website on that
theme:
http://tobeinformed.com email @
david@tobeinformed.com
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Dave Snape
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