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MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane) |
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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a type of Sulfuric Compound that is naturally present in the body (i.e. it is an endogenous form of Sulfur). MSM is similar in chemical structure to (but claimed to be safer than) Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) - MSM is the active therapeutic constituent of DMSO and is also an oxidative metabolite of DMSO. It is odorless, tasteless and stable. Its physical format is a white crystalline powder.
Health Benefits:
- the body's content of MSM seems to decline in tandem with the ageing process
- may improve Blood Circulation
- may prevent and treat Constipation
- may alleviate Heartburn
- may prevent and treat Intestinal Permeability
- claimed to alleviate Age Related Hearing Loss
- may alleviate Halitosis
- may alleviate Bloodshot Eyes
- may help to prevent and treat Allergies
- may help to prevent Autoimmune Diseases
- may help to prevent Breast and Colon Cancer
- may help to prevent the Common Cold
- may reduce Inflammation
- may help prevent Influenza
- may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus (by facilitating the endogenous production of Insulin and by decreasing Insulin Resistance)
- may reduce the toxic accumulation of Lactic Acid following exercise
- may decrease Insulin Resistance
- claimed to alleviate pain associated with backache
- may reduce Inflammation and Pain associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- may enhance the health of the body's Cartilage
- may be a useful treatment for some of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia
- may accelerate the healing of Fractures
- may alleviate pain and inflammation associated with Gout
- may improve the function of joints
- may alleviate Muscle Cramps and pain
- may alleviate Osteoarthritis
- may alleviate inflammation and pain associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatism, Tendonitis and Tennis Elbow
- may increase alertness and concentration
- may alleviate Anxiety and improve mood
- may alleviate Migraines
- may alleviate Nausea
- may alleviate pain
- may reduce Snoring
- may minimise the toxic effects of stress
- may alleviate Gingivitis
- may alleviate Asthma (where Asthma is caused by Allergies)
- claimed to reverse Emphysema (according to some physicians’ observations) and supplemental MSM may improve walking distance in Emphysema patients
- may reduce the symptoms of Hay Fever
- may alleviate headaches associated with PMS
- may alleviate Acne and Dry Skin
- may improve hair condition and increase hair growth
- may alleviate insect bites/stings
- may facilitate the growth of nails
- may alleviate rashes and Psoriasis
- may help prevent scarring
- may alleviate the lesions associated with Shingles
- may alleviate sunburn
- may accelerate the healing of wounds
- may facilitate the production of Insulin
- may facilitate the formation of Collagen
- may facilitate the removal of Mercury and Aluminium from the body
No allergic reactions have ever been associated with human MSM use.
There are no known contraindications to MSM use.
MSM is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
MSM is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Joint Health.
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