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If you haven't heard about the miracles of
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), some of your friends
probably have. They may purchase it for ailments ranging from arthritis to
heartburn. But does MSM really work? "MSM works- that's true,"
says pain expert and assistant clinical professor at UCLA School of
Medicine, Ronald Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D. "But the fact is that the
story of MSM is very confusing. How it works or where it comes from have
not been proven." MSM is just one of many organic sulfur compounds.
Although it indeed contains elemental sulfur -- 34 percent -- it should
not be confused with sulfur itself. MSM occurs naturally in our foods and
bodies in minute amounts. As a dietary supplement, it appears to inhibit
pain impulses along nerve fibers, acting as an analgesic and
anti-inflammatory. It also inhibits muscle spasms and increases blood
flow. MSM accomplishes all this as a supplement-researchers don't yet
understand the role it plays naturally in our bodies foods. While
researchers learn more about this miracle, consumers waste no time buying
it. MSM is literally flying off the shelves in stores nationwide for
treatments from arthritis to skin ailments.
A forthcoming book entitled The
Miracle of MSM: The Natural Pain Solution shows that MSM can
be a natural remedy for:
Osteoarthritis
Tendonitis
Athletic Injuries
Allergies
Hyperacidity
Post Traumatic Inflammation
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Muscle Soreness
Fibromyalgia
Bursitis
Headaches
Heartburn
People taking MSM may notice other benefits as well,
such as softer skin, harder nails, thicker hair, and softening of scar
tissue. Consumers worried about oral MSM's toxicity can be assured it's
safe, according to Lawrence. "It's safer than water," he says.
Patients at the Oregon Health Sciences University who have received oral
MSM as part of their treatment show no toxic build-up, even after years of
ingesting more than 2000 mg of MSM each day. The body may actually use
what it needs, then flush out the excess sulfur within 12 hours. "The
public use of MSM within the past few years has increased tenfold,"
Lawrence says, "and we'll see that number increase even more
now".
PRODUCT PROFILE
| Each 1/2 liquid ounce contains |
| Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) |
2000 mg |
| Vitamin C (833% of USRDA) |
500 mg |
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