MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane) is a natural way to lessen pain without serious side effects. In addition to the pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties of MSM, you may notice a number of other benefits that occur when using MSM aside from lessening pain. MSM is also known to fight against alleriges; increase energy levels; and it can also provide various cosmetic benefits including: softer skin, thicker hair, stronger nails, and a decrease in scar tissue. MSM is indeed gaining much recognition as a miracle nutrient.
MSM is an excellent and highly absorbable source of sulfur which is a mineral that is in high demand by the human body. Sulfur provides an essential ingredient for the production of amino acids, vitamins, hormones, insulin, muscles, joint collagen, skin, hair, and nails. Despite all of the benefits that MSM offers, its primary use is still as a pain reliever. It is documented that MSM helps reduce pain from the following sources: arthritis, sports injuries, back aches, headaches, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and teeth.
In a recent double-blind study by Dr. Ronald Lawrence MD PhD at the UCLA School of Medicine, over 80% of patients who took 2250mg of MSM daily for six weeks reported significant pain relief. Pain, however, is a sign that something is not right and, while MSM is an effective pain reliever, one should always consult a physician on these matters.
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Reference: Jacob Stanley MD, Ronald Lawrence MD PhD and MArtin Zucker. The Miracle of MSM: The Natural Solution for Pain. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1999.
MSM: The Miracle Nutrient
