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MSM
What is MSM?
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a nutrient that is found in all life form diets. It is a by-product of DMSO or dimethyl sulfoxide. This sulfur compound is a natural substance present in many of the foods we eat today like milk, eggs and raw vegetables. However, these days all of our food is processed, heated, steamed and cooked until there are only trace amounts of MSM left. Therein lies the importance of a MSM dietary supplement.
Where does MSM come from?
DMS derives from the plankton on the ocean floor. It escapes in a gas form into the atmosphere and transforms into DMSO and MSM. The MSM then becomes a part of the plant cycle via being distributed through the rain. The plants take in the MSM and pass it to the fruits and vegetables that we eat. In 1961, while DMSO was being tested in the cryogenic preservations of organs, it was discovered that this common industrial compound had other beneficial properties. It was discovered that DMSO was a powerful pain reliever and natural anti-inflammatory substance. In 1978 the FDA approved DMSO for the prescription of certain treatments. However, one small setback for DMSO was the one side effect that could not be overlooked. DMSO left a strong, sulfurous smell and taste with the patient. It was then that a doctor began to dissect DMSO to determine what active ingredients, if any, could be separated and used without the distasteful side effects.
How does MSM work?
Sulfur is probably one of the least researched nutrients. It is ironic for the simple fact that sulfur is one of the most abundant minerals in the body. MSM and its related components also provide 85% of sulfur found in living organisms. It is a component of amino acids, hormones, antioxidants, etc. Nonetheless, sulfur-rich compounds, like MSM, have not been researched to the extent that would give us a complete breakdown as to how they work in the body.
Let us focus on what we do know about MSM and how it affects the body. Some of the essential functions that sulfur has in our bodies are to maintain the structure of proteins, aid in the production of immuno-globulin, help change food into energy and help in the formation of keratin. All of these functions work together to help maintain stability in one's body. When there is a deficiency in one area, all other systems are deprived as well, which makes the body out of balance. It makes sense that a person who has a weakened immune system is often out of energy.
Scientific Validation:
There have only been about two dozen scientific studies on MSM. However, coupled with the 5,000 studies on DMSO, we have learned an enormous amount about what sulfur can do to improve one's health. Dr. Stanley W. Jacob is Gerlinger professor in the Department of Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. He is often referred to as "the father of MSM". He has devoted more than twenty years to the study and development of MSM. To this day he is still using MSM to treat an array of illnesses that plague his patients. Dr. Jacobs says that DMSO and MSM are very similar except for one important factor. MSM does not create the sulfurous odor or taste like DMSO. This makes MSM the best choice for a sulfur dietary supplement. Dr. Jacobs and his research partners are responsible for the most important studies done on MSM.
Who Needs MSM?
People who suffer from any type of inflammation accompanied by pain, show symptoms of allergic reactions to their environment or have allergic reactions to their environment. MSM is also beneficial for hair and nail growth, wrinkles or sunburn. Parasitic infections have been treated successfully with MSM. The positive possibilities MSM could have on one's health are immeasurable.
At Harmony Center we recommend Transfer Point MSM because... "Researchers are learning more and more about the importance of MSM. And because so much of the MSM found in the foods we eat is lost in processing and heating. MSM supplements may play a critical role in staying healthy, according to some studies. That's why it's so important to use a source of MSM you can trust. Each capsule contains 1000 mg of pure MSM, laboratory tested, quality guaranteed."
A.J. Lanigan, author, lecturer, manufacturer
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• MSM helps builds the body's natural barriers against toxins, allergens and parasites.
• MSM helps fortify collagen and connective tissue, maintaining healthy joints.
• MSM promotes soft, smooth skin, lustrous hair and strong nails.
• MSM is a naturally occurring compound found in our bodies and in many common foods, including Brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, eggs axe peppers. However many common food preparation techniques, including washing, steaming, cooking and drying can reduce MSM levels in food.
• Studies have also shown that MSM levels in the body decrease with age.
Many years of clinical use at Oregon Health Sciences University has demonstrated that MSM provides the following pain relief and anti-inflammatory benefits without serious side effects:
• Inhibition of pain impulses along nerve fibers (analgesia)
• Lessening of inflammation
• Increase in blood supply
• Reduction of muscle spasm
• Softening of scar tissue
• MSM is often so effective for pain relief that doctors are able to lower the dosage of medication they prescribe for patients. Sometimes, they are even able to discontinue the medication altogether. The end result is relief along with fewer or no side effects that are frequently caused by prescriptive medications.
Athletes have relied on MSM to relieve the pain of strained muscles and overextended joints for some time. More recently researchers have turned their attention to how the anti-inflammatory properties of MSM can be used to effectively treat arthritis.
Arthritis is an inflammation that begins when toxins around the cell walls in the body create a leathery membrane that keeps fluid and toxins in the cell. The cell begins to swell with fluid, putting pressure on nerve endings and creating intense pain. Organic sulfur is the fourth- most abundant mineral in our bodies. It makes cells permeable so fluids can flow freely through the cell wall, thus removing toxins in the cell, reducing inflammation and promoting healing. But every time the body removes the invading toxins, it also removes the sulfur compound that neutralizes the toxins in the first place, according to Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., Gerlinger professor at the Department of Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences.
In therapeutic trials, MSM has been found to produce these significant benefits with no side effects:
ALLERGIES
In studies, the need for anti-allergy medications was dramatically reduced with MSM.
ARTHRITIS
Users reported long-lasting relief from inflammation, swelling and stiffness with 100 to 500 mg of MSM in their daily diets.
SPORTS PAIN
Athletes report remarkable relief from muscle spasms, soreness and leg cramps.
MIGRAINES
Migraine sufferers report substantial relief at oral doses of 50-500mg/day of MSM.
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION
Prompt and continuing relief was seen in studies with 100 to 500 mg of MSM/day.
PARASITIC INFECTIONS
Studies show MSM to be effective against a variety of parasitic, fungal and microbial problems of the intestinal and urogenital tracts.
MSM Sulfur is used as a reliever of pain and inflammation. It is a natural nutrient that helps build amino acids, hormones, vitamins and antioxidants and the newest arthritis approach that addresses the problem not just the symptoms.
Completely Safe & Non-Toxic
U. S. Patent on the Relief of Snoring
What is MSM?
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a nutrient that is found in all life form diets. It is a by-product of DMSO or dimethyl sulfoxide. This sulfur compound is a natural substance present in many of the foods we eat today like milk, eggs and raw vegetables. However, these days all of our food is processed, heated, steamed and cooked until there are only trace amounts of MSM left. Therein lies the importance of a MSM dietary supplement.
Where does MSM come from?
DMS derives from the plankton on the ocean floor. It escapes in a gas form into the atmosphere and transforms into DMSO and MSM. The MSM then becomes a part of the plant cycle via being distributed through the rain. The plants take in the MSM and pass it to the fruits and vegetables that we eat. In 1961, while DMSO was being tested in the cryogenic preservations of organs, it was discovered that this common industrial compound had other beneficial properties. It was discovered that DMSO was a powerful pain reliever and natural anti-inflammatory substance. In 1978 the FDA approved DMSO for the prescription of certain treatments. However, one small setback for DMSO was the one side effect that could not be overlooked. DMSO left a strong, sulfurous smell and taste with the patient. It was then that a doctor began to dissect DMSO to determine what active ingredients, if any, could be separated and used without the distasteful side effects.
How does MSM work?
Sulfur is probably one of the least researched nutrients. It is ironic for the simple fact that sulfur is one of the most abundant minerals in the body. MSM and its related components also provide 85% of sulfur found in living organisms. It is a component of amino acids, hormones, antioxidants, etc. Nonetheless, sulfur-rich compounds, like MSM, have not been researched to the extent that would give us a complete breakdown as to how they work in the body.
Let us focus on what we do know about MSM and how it affects the body. Some of the essential functions that sulfur has in our bodies are to maintain the structure of proteins, aid in the production of immuno-globulin, help change food into energy and help in the formation of keratin. All of these functions work together to help maintain stability in one's body. When there is a deficiency in one area, all other systems are deprived as well, which makes the body out of balance. It makes sense that a person who has a weakened immune system is often out of energy.
Scientific Validation:
There have only been about two dozen scientific studies on MSM. However, coupled with the 5,000 studies on DMSO, we have learned an enormous amount about what sulfur can do to improve one's health. Dr. Stanley W. Jacob is Gerlinger professor in the Department of Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. He is often referred to as "the father of MSM". He has devoted more than twenty years to the study and development of MSM. To this day he is still using MSM to treat an array of illnesses that plague his patients. Dr. Jacobs says that DMSO and MSM are very similar except for one important factor. MSM does not create the sulfurous odor or taste like DMSO. This makes MSM the best choice for a sulfur dietary supplement. Dr. Jacobs and his research partners are responsible for the most important studies done on MSM.
Who Needs MSM?
People who suffer from any type of inflammation accompanied by pain, show symptoms of allergic reactions to their environment or have allergic reactions to their environment. MSM is also beneficial for hair and nail growth, wrinkles or sunburn. Parasitic infections have been treated successfully with MSM. The positive possibilities MSM could have on one's health are immeasurable.
At Harmony Center we recommend Transfer Point MSM because... "Researchers are learning more and more about the importance of MSM. And because so much of the MSM found in the foods we eat is lost in processing and heating. MSM supplements may play a critical role in staying healthy, according to some studies. That's why it's so important to use a source of MSM you can trust. Each capsule contains 1000 mg of pure MSM, laboratory tested, quality guaranteed."
A.J. Lanigan, author, lecturer, manufacturer
• MSM helps builds the body's natural barriers against toxins, allergens and parasites.
• MSM helps fortify collagen and connective tissue, maintaining healthy joints.
• MSM promotes soft, smooth skin, lustrous hair and strong nails.
• MSM is a naturally occurring compound found in our bodies and in many common foods, including Brussels sprouts, onions, garlic, asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, eggs axe peppers. However many common food preparation techniques, including washing, steaming, cooking and drying can reduce MSM levels in food.
• Studies have also shown that MSM levels in the body decrease with age.
Many years of clinical use at Oregon Health Sciences University has demonstrated that MSM provides the following pain relief and anti-inflammatory benefits without serious side effects:
• Inhibition of pain impulses along nerve fibers (analgesia)
• Lessening of inflammation
• Increase in blood supply
• Reduction of muscle spasm
• Softening of scar tissue
• MSM is often so effective for pain relief that doctors are able to lower the dosage of medication they prescribe for patients. Sometimes, they are even able to discontinue the medication altogether. The end result is relief along with fewer or no side effects that are frequently caused by prescriptive medications.
Athletes have relied on MSM to relieve the pain of strained muscles and overextended joints for some time. More recently researchers have turned their attention to how the anti-inflammatory properties of MSM can be used to effectively treat arthritis.
Arthritis is an inflammation that begins when toxins around the cell walls in the body create a leathery membrane that keeps fluid and toxins in the cell. The cell begins to swell with fluid, putting pressure on nerve endings and creating intense pain. Organic sulfur is the fourth- most abundant mineral in our bodies. It makes cells permeable so fluids can flow freely through the cell wall, thus removing toxins in the cell, reducing inflammation and promoting healing. But every time the body removes the invading toxins, it also removes the sulfur compound that neutralizes the toxins in the first place, according to Stanley W. Jacob, M.D., Gerlinger professor at the Department of Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences.
In therapeutic trials, MSM has been found to produce these significant benefits with no side effects:
ALLERGIES
In studies, the need for anti-allergy medications was dramatically reduced with MSM.
ARTHRITIS
Users reported long-lasting relief from inflammation, swelling and stiffness with 100 to 500 mg of MSM in their daily diets.
SPORTS PAIN
Athletes report remarkable relief from muscle spasms, soreness and leg cramps.
MIGRAINES
Migraine sufferers report substantial relief at oral doses of 50-500mg/day of MSM.
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION
Prompt and continuing relief was seen in studies with 100 to 500 mg of MSM/day.
PARASITIC INFECTIONS
Studies show MSM to be effective against a variety of parasitic, fungal and microbial problems of the intestinal and urogenital tracts.
MSM Sulfur is used as a reliever of pain and inflammation. It is a natural nutrient that helps build amino acids, hormones, vitamins and antioxidants and the newest arthritis approach that addresses the problem not just the symptoms.
Completely Safe & Non-Toxic
U. S. Patent on the Relief of Snoring
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