MSM

“Since a few of us TT'rs have started taking MSM supplements with good result here is some general info I found about it...


Sulfur is integral in the formation of bile acids by the liver and insulin by the pancreas. It is the fourth most plentiful mineral in the body and it essential for life. MSM, short for methylsulfonylmethane, is an organic form of sulfur readily absorbed and utilized by our bodies. MSM is composed of 34% bio-available sulfur, making it the richest source of organic sulfur available. MSM comes from the evaporation of the waters of the Oceans, into the rain clouds, and then is present in the rain itself.

MSM should be present in all the produce we consume, however it is easily destroyed by any heat, or processing of foods or water treatment plants. Therefore finding MSM in our readily available foods is getting harder to do. The half-life of MSM is only 12 hours when consumed within the body. Therefore supplementation with MSM should be repeated both morning and again in the evening.
The addition of Glucosamine HCL greatly improves the effectiveness of MSM for Osteoarthritis.
MSM serves two very important processes within the body.
· 1. Some of the excess MSM you consume will flush out of your body in about 12 hours, taking with it many toxins.
· 2. It is involved in the cellular makeup of the cells walls of any of the new cells your body creates. Our bodies are constantly making new cells to replace old cells. As new cells are created, the MSM is incorporated into the polypeptide bonds that make up the cells walls. The result is the creation of cell walls that are more permeable to nutrients. It is like comparing backpack nylon material to cheesecloth. Cells walls without MSM will be very impermeable to nutrients while cells walls with adequate MSM will be very permeable to nutrients.

MSM is considered very safe. Toxicity is extremely rare. No toxic effects were shown in humans given up to one gram per kilogram of body weight (70 Grams or more) per day for 30 days. MSM is generally non-allergenic

http://pages.prodigy.net/naturedoctor/msm.html
last edited: 1/26/06 8:56:16 AM”

“Some of the glucosamine I have bought has had MSM added. I wondered what the heck it was. Thanks.”

“Is MSM for joint pain?”

“what happens if you are using saltpeter to keep your sex drive down and eat a steak that's been burnt to the point of being charcoal? Will your stomach explode when you ingest the sulfur?”

“I started by taking one, 1,000mg capsule each morning and evening. How much of it do you take?”

“Yes Dhutch.

Here is some info:

Clinical studies suggest that an appropriate MSM dose falls somewhere in the range of 500 mg to 5,000 per day, depending on the condition and overall health of the subject.

From another source:
best to find the individual dose that works for you. 2000mg (2g) tends to work for general maintainance and health. More is required depending on the individual and their condition. Too much can lead to gastrointestinal problems, headache, or rash.

http://users.rcn.com/ereshkigal/msm.htm#3”

“thanks tango for the update. iv'e been taking 1500mg a day so i think i will up my dosage, my capsules are 500mg so i will have to look around for a higher mg pill. knees are doing better, i'm riding the stationary bike atleast 6 miles a day and walking and hiking with my backpack. i'm still on celebrex and naproxen . also i have quit caffene, i'm not drinking diet cokes or drinking tea. today its been sugar free "tang"!”

“That's great. I'm upping my dosage too (to 2,000mg) and I'm going to take 1,000 twice a day, which I didn't know until I read that. I am still being lazy. I've ridden my recombinant bike but not for very long. No hiking at all. I just bought some MSM at Costco, but the pills are not coated and have a bad taste. Yuck!”

“I take 1 1000mg tablet with each meal now. I really think it helps my knees and legs.”

“cyndeee - Optimum Nutrition makes a pill that has 1000 mg of MSM and 500mg Glucosamine in it......that's what's been holding my knees together for the last 5 yrs or so, 2 a day, 1 in the morning and 1 at night.”

“Thanks for the info, Tango.

UPLuver, where can I find that one at?”

“I know people (like my hubby) who are allergic to sulfer. Cant take anything with sulfer in it, including supplements.”

“Hey SC, has Mike had any problems with Florida water? It can be very sulfurous. So is all Cumberland Island water.”

“I'd look at a health food/sport nutrition type place, Rubes.....or you can buy it directly from their website.
http://www.optimumnutrition.com/p.asp”

“Thanks!”

“i did 9 miles on my stationary bike today after i finished with my painting. tomorrow i will be hiking with my pack on and i think i will up my weight some. i'm going to try and go as light weight as possible so i don't do the knees in. i'm really committed to getting myself back in shape. i'm just not ready to give up on hiking and backpacking.”

“Rubes - no prob....if you have any problems finding it let me know, I go to the place I buy mine at all the time and we can work someting out I'm sure :)

cyndeee - obviously I can't say it will work for you but I will tell you this.....they work for me big time.....without them I wouldn't be doing much hiking much less RUNNING!”

“I know people (like my hubby) who are allergic to sulfer. Cant take anything with sulfer in it, including supplements.”
Spirit Coyote
8:39:48 PM
1/26/06

I was researching this very thing for a friend of mine who is allergic to sulphur also. Here is what I found.



MSM provides significant advantages over other forms of sulfur in that it is completely safe. When people say they are allergic to sulfur, what they really mean is that they are allergic to the so-called sulfa drugs or sulfite-containing food additives. It is impossible to be allergic to sulfur as sulfur is an essential mineral.

http://www.doctormurray.com/Qarchive/msm.htm”