Methylsulfonylmethane with Acerola (25% Vitamin C)
Natural Sulfur
MSM, a naturally occurring, simple sulfur compound, has gained well-deserved recognition in recent years as being extremely important in all the body’s healthy functioning. Taken as a nutritional supplement, it is highly recommended as a natural remedy for pain, but that is only one aspect of its many health-giving benefits. Many products contain MSM for both internal and external use. Our formula also contains 25% Vitamin C as Acerola. It is recommended that Vitamin C be taken with MSM as they work together with collagen synthesis and are needed conjointly for the healthy maintenance of all the body’s cell membranes. Acerola is a superior source of Vitamin C.
The body’s total sulfur content is concentrated in the muscles while the other half is found in the brain, bones, hair, skin, and nails. Sulfur comprises 0.25 percent of our body weight. It has a vital relationship with protein and is found in the amino acids Methionine, Cystine, and Cysteine. These sulfur-bearing amino acids are the essential building blocks of protein. The amino acid Methionine is essential for our health. It must be supplied by live food or an MSM food supplement. Lack of proper protein in our diet implies a lack of vital organic sulfur necessary for good health. Proteins contain sulfur; carbohydrates and fats do not.
MSM is short for Methylsulfonylmethane which is an important and beneficial derivative of DMSO. DMSO is well-known and has been used for years as a treatment for various ailments and diseases. It was determined that the MSM part of DMSO produces health benefits and alleviates pain and suffering. Furthermore, MSM provides its benefits without the side effects found with DMSO.
It is estimated that the human body uses ½ teaspoon of MSM each day; that amount needs to be replaced every day! MSM is a natural form of organic sulfur found in all living organisms and is present in low concentrations in our body fluids and tissues. It is found in a variety of fresh foods including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, and milk. However, unless your diet is composed primarily of raw foods, it is unlikely that you are receiving enough MSM, for when we process our foods with heat or drying, we lose most of the MSM that we need.
MSM makes sulfur-containing amino acids which then build proteins. MSM also helps provide a flexible bond between proteins. New cells become rigid if they don’t receive the proper amount of MSM. When tissues lose their flexibility, problems can develop commonly resulting in aches and pains. MSM brings elasticity back into tissues and joints. MSM is important in the synovial fluid that lubricates our joints; it keeps them healthy and improves articular mobility. MSM also plays an important role in tissue breathing, the process whereby oxygen and other substances are used to build cells and release energy. MSM also supports the energy-producing processes of mitochondria.
MSM has many other roles. It is necessary for collagen synthesis. Collagen is an insoluble fibrous protein found in vertebrates as the dominant component of connective tissue, cartilage, and bones. MSM helps build and strengthen all connective and structural tissues. MSM helps our bodies maximally utilize the vitamins that we eat. It operates as a synthesizer and activator with the B vitamin Thiamine, Vitamin C, Biotin, and Pantothenic acid which are needed for a healthy metabolism and to calm nerves. MSM helps maintain overall body balance between acidity and alkalinity. It works with the liver to secrete bile. MSM detoxifies the body by taking foreign proteins out of the bloodstream and increasing blood circulation.
Carbohydrate metabolism is another significant health benefit of MSM. Carbohydrate metabolism is crucial for hypoglycemics and diabetics. Sulfur is a significant component of insulin, the protein hormone secreted by the pancreas, and is essential to the metabolism of carbohydrates.
Pain relief is the area where MSM has especially gained its reputation. Aspirin shuts off the nerves that record pain, but damaged tissues go unrepaired. MSM relieves pain, not by masking it or shutting it out, but by helping damaged tissues heal. MSM is an anti-inflammatory allowing water to flow freely through cell walls while taking toxins out and letting nutrients in. MSM is therefore good for relieving joint swelling. It has been used for repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and bursitis. It also permits muscles to heal and prevents them from becoming sore after exertion. If you play sports and normally get sore muscles the next day, take MSM before playing; you should notice a difference. If taken after playing, the soreness should go away faster. It also helps alleviate muscle spasms. Many do feel a greater sense of well-being after taking MSM because of its effectiveness in alleviating the body’s minor aches and pains. A whole range of ailments have been treated successfully with MSM including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, interstitial cystitis, fibromyalgia, myasthenia gravis, various respiratory and lung conditions, and allergies.
MSM is a free radical scavenger and detoxifier that helps relieve food and pollen allergies which clear up with its use. MSM also prevents overreaction to medicines without working them. MSM controls acidity in the stomach which can help control ulcers. MSM is also an anti-parasitical; it coats the intestinal tract so that parasites lose the ability to hang on. They can then be flushed away. Colon problems are thus prevented. It is also good to use against yeast infections and for chronic constipation.
Sulfur has been referred to as nature’s “beauty mineral” for its ability to keep skin, hair, and nails healthy. Fingernails and hair will grow faster and become stronger. This is because MSM is used to make keratin protein in our hair and nails. Many topical lotions and skin care products now contain MSM because of its ability to soften and hydrate the skin. Besides keeping skin healthy and supple, the healing properties of MSM help clear up scar tissue, reduce UV damage caused by sunburns, and lessen the pain from burns.
Our MSM contains Acerola, a potent, naturally occurring Vitamin C, at 25%. The just-ripening (green) Acerola berry is used. Acerola also contains B vitamins, Vitamin K, bioflavonoids, minerals, complex carbohydrates, and pantothenic acid. It is a powerful antioxidant that benefits the immune system and capillary functions, fights colds, and helps heal wounds and bruises.
MSM is no more toxic than water. If you take more than you need, extra MSM becomes inert and passes through your body.
Additional Information
Size: 125 vegicaps, 900mg per capsule
Each 900mg capsule contains 675mg of MSM and 225mg of Acerola (25% Vitamin C) in a full bioflavonoid complex. All ingredients are non-GMO. Our veggie caps are made from cellulose fiber. We don’t use fillers, excipients, binders, or magnesium stearates.
Suggested Use: 2–4 capsules, 1–2 times daily (45 minutes after a meal) with plenty of water.
