What is MSM?

MrSuccessful

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What is MSM? Is there any benefit to me taking this vitamin at age 23? What is the purpose of taking MSM?
 

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About MSM
Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is an nonmetallic organic compound which falls to earth as a natural part of the water cycle. MSM is known to relieve pain, as well as swelling and inflammation in joints and other connective tissue. It has remarkable therapeutic properties, especially for the healing of injuries. It can also help detoxify the body on a cellular level.

MSM helps to nourish the hair, skin and nails; it can reduce allergy problems and promote gastrointestinal health. It has also been found to aid immune function.

MSM Benefits
The benefits of MSM are many and varied. Here is a summary:

Relieving acute pain in humans.
Relieving muscle and leg cramps.
Relieving post-athletic activity fatigue.
Relieving arthritis and other sources of pain.
Reducing the adverse response to inhalant allergies.
Benefits to allergies and other sensitivities.
Providing relief from the symptoms of lung dysfunction.
Benefits to lung tissue.
Hair and Nails
Benefits for scalp and hair. Improved nail growth.

Improved hair and hair growth.
Benefits for cuticles and nails.
Treats psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis.
Effectiveness in preserving the pliancy of connective tissue.
Countering cross linking of collagen associated with aging.
Migraine sufferers have obtained substantial relief with MSM.
Muscle Cramps
Mental Normalcy
Increased alertness.
Enhanced ability to concentrate.
Reduced mood changes.
Mood elevator.
Digestive Tract
Oral hygiene for mouth and gums.
Relief from chronic constipation.
Improved sense of taste and smell.
Relief from diarrhea.
Controlling and relieving problems associated with gastric hyperacidity Parasitic Infections

General:
Maintenance of good health.
Enhancing the immune system.
Benefits for eye inflammation.
Benefits as a food additive.
Benefits as a diet supplement.
Benefits to internal organs.
Reduction in hypertension.

Enhances vitamin C, other antioxidants, and other bioflavonoids.
 

MrSuccessful

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Well damn it has about 25 more benefits than I imagined. I guess I buy some of this stuff from GNC on my way home. Thanks 8)
 
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most people on here take it to make their hair grow faster i think.
 

mgmt

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On the downside... Isn't it true, a good portion of MSM users also report increased body-hair? :(

I do know a few guys at the gym who take combo (Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM) tablets for joint relief. But unless you're pushing serious steel, your joints should be fine at 23. Particularly the shoulders. :wink:
 

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Many of us women take MSM to slow down shedding. For many it works, for others it doesn't. I'm not sure if it does for me. As with anything, you need to allow around 90 days to see if anything really works or not.
 

Skaff

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No amount of vitamins or supplements are going to grow or maintain your hair...all they can do is keep the hair that you have looking healthy.
 
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Skaff said:
No amount of vitamins or supplements are going to grow or maintain your hair...all they can do is keep the hair that you have looking healthy.

biotin was found in a study to increase terminal hairs.
 
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