Wednesday 3 June 2009

MethylSulfonylMethane - MSM

MethylSulfonylMethane(DMSO2) is a naturally occurring, organically-bound and easily absorbable source of dietary sulfur. The trace mineral sulfur is a component of the essential amino acids, cysteine, cystine, taurine and methionine.
During the processing of food (heating, dehydrating and drying) naturally occurring MSM can be lost. Fruits and vegetables begin to lose MSMafter they have been picked, stored and processed. Fresh fruits and vegetables (whole grains, legumes, onions, garlic, cabbage, asparagus, brussel sprouts and broccoli) should contain sufficient amounts of MSM for our dietary needs but considering the state of our modern diet and inconsistent if not deficient nutritional value of non-organic crops, consuming supplemental MSM has beneficial therapeutic effects even at low doses.
It is difficult to overdose on MSM, since excess MSM is flushed out of your body after about 12 hours. Basically, if your body doesn't need it, it gets rid of it. Daily suggested nutritional supplementation varies from 2,000 to 6,000 mg and depends on your height weight and reasons for supplementation. MSMis available in tablets, capsules or in powder form which can be added to food or smoothies. It is tasteless and odorless.
Dr. Earl Mindell suggests taking 1,000 mg three times a day to achieve 3,000 mg of daily nutritional supplementation. It is recommended to take vitamin Cand vitamin B-12to help with MSMabsorbsion.

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