Name: MSM - Joint Health
Scientific Name: Methylsulfonylmethane
Intro: Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), also known as dimethylsulfone, is a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound found in plant and animal tissues that is essential for optimum health. MSM is a source of biological sulfur, which is a major component in many of the body’s proteins, tissues, hormones and enzymes. Sulfur also plays a role in the detoxification of the liver. Because MSM can inhibit pain impulses, promote blood flow and reduce inflammation of tissues, it has also been researched for use as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory treatment. MSM has been researched for its ability to reduce pain associated with a long list of disorders
MSM is present naturally in foods such as fresh fish, meant, fruits, and milk, but it is eliminated with very little processing. Most people, therefore, benefit from taking MSM supplements. Research suggests that we require a continuous supply of MSM for optimum good heath, as sulfur is one of the essential minerals.
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Comments: The Dietary Supplement Information Bureau recommends a daily dosage of approximately 1500 mg of MSM for maintenance purposes and upto 3 gms of MSM for therapeutic purposes.
Caution: Side effects from DMSO and MSM also include nausea, headache, and rash.
Sulfites may also cause stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and even seizures in certain individuals.
Sulfa drugs can cause skin rashes, high fever, headache, fatigue, and gastric problems.
Those with known allergies to sulfa-containing medications and/or sulfites should avoid sulfur supplements as a precautionary measure.
Sulfur should not be used during pregnancy.
There are no reports in the scientific literature to suggest that sulfur interacts with any conventional medications.