MSM (methyl-sulfonyl-methane) has been dubbed a “miracle supplement” because it’s the most biologically active form of sulfur you can give your body, and it can help heal everything from joint and muscle pain to leaky gut syndrome. MSM may provide relief if you’re suffering from:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Digestive troubles, snoring
- Cramps
- Headaches
- Yeast infections
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Arthritis
- High blood sugar
- Stress
- Skin conditions
- Weakened immunity
- Joint and muscle pain
Essential Sulfur
Sulfur is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, and it plays a critical role in the detoxification process, inflammation response, protein building, and antioxidant production. MSM from food, or taken as a supplement, helps ensure your body is fueled with enough sulfur to manage these processes efficiently.
Bone, Joint and Muscle Care
MSM has been shown to help treat arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other degenerative joint diseases by helping to regenerate connective tissue and repair joints, tendons, and ligaments. Studies demonstrate MSM’s ability to improve quality of life and reduce the aggravating symptoms associated with arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, knee and back issues, and limited range of motion. Taking an MSM supplement can help promote joint flexibility and decrease pain, swelling, and stiffness.
MSM likewise helps rejuvenate the rigid fibrous muscles that are broken down during intense exercise and strength training, thereby accelerating healing and cutting down on cramps and soreness.
Detoxification and Digestion
MSM helps keep cell membranes healthy and functioning optimally. By enhancing the permeability of cells, MSM helps flush out byproducts and toxins, and aids in the absorption of nutrients.
MSM also helps repair the lining of your gastrointestinal tract, and in doing so helps heal leaky gut syndrome by blocking particles from seeping out of small junction openings and into the bloodstream where they activate inflammation.
Skin and Hair Health
Sulfur lends structural support to proteins, and MSM in particular helps boost your body’s production of collagen and keratin proteins. Collagen makes up nearly 80% of your skin, but as we age, collagen production tapers off and wrinkles sink in.
Keratin makes up your skin, hair nails, and surface layer of your skin, but keratin’s protective barrier breaks down as the years go by. MSM helps to boost the presence of both these proteins regardless of age.
Supplying MSM
The best way to feed your body MSM is with raw leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and sea vegetables. Unfortunately, foods don’t contain as much MSM as they used to because they are grown in sulfur-depleted soil. For this reason, you may want to consider supplementing with MSM according to your needs.
Experts believe your body best absorbs MSM in powder form, but you can also use MSM as a cream or capsule. Always consult your physician before adding a new supplement to your health regimen.
