Mineral magic MSM

MSM stands for Methyl Sulphonyl Methane. It is a naturally occurring nutrient, an organic sulphur compound that is found in the normal human diet and in the diet of virtually all other animals. Sulphur is present in all living organisms. It actually belongs in the same chemical family that includes oxygen. Organisms that live in environments where there is no oxygen, such as some bacteria, often replace oxygen with sulphur as their source of energy. Without sulphur, life as we know it would not exist. Some of the essential functions that sulphur gives us include:

maintaining the structure of the body's proteins; helping the formation of keratin, essential for hair and nails; aiding production of immunoglobulins for the immune system; triggering reactions which change food into energy; neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body.

MSM at a glance

Forming keratin: Sulphur In MSM is thought to aid formation of keratin, which is an essential protein for skin, hair and nail growth, and collagen, a protein that keeps skin and joints healthy and flexible.

Any Side Effects?

Basically, MSM is very safe and has no side effects. However, it does have a detoxifying effect on the body as a whole. In the first few days and weeks of taking MSM the body is going to undertake quite a lot of spring-cleaning and rebuilding. In the course of this you may experience a few healing symptoms. Some people experience itchy skin for instance, which is then replaced by a younger, smoother skin. Others feel a few twinges as old injuries in joints and muscles undergo repair. Eyes may temporarily seem a little more blurred. Any symptoms, such as these, are probably indicators that MSM is working.