MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane)

MSM is a naturally-occurring form of dietary sulphur found in fresh raw foods. MSM is a raw organic white crystalline powder.
MSM is volatile and destroyed by cooking. This is the reason why MSM as a supplement lives up to its reputation of building collagen and maintaining healthy joints. This is also why MSM increases flexibility (good for yoga), hastens recovery time from sore muscles, and is excellent for recovery from athletic injuries. MSM works particularly well in combination with glucosamine and chondroitin.
MSM makes the tissues more permeable so that they may move nutrients in and toxins out with greater ease.
MSM has a remarkable effect at neutralising foreign proteins such as allergens, toxins, parasites, making it anti-inflammatory.
MSM is effective in removing toxins such as heavy metals and free radicals. Free radicals are thought to be the primary cause of the effects of aging.
MSM is so powerful that it has been used effectively to neutralise the foreign proteins in snake venom. MSM works particularly well in conjunction with vitamin-C rich foods.
MSM is deficient in foods grown in greenhouses or in foods grown through irrigation. In the body, MSM makes internal tissues and the skin more flexible by rebuilding connective tissue with elastic sulphur bonds.
Because of its collagen-building properties, MSM creates smooth skin, thick lustrous hair, and strong nails.
Oral dosages of MSM have shown to be effective against acne, rosacea and dry, scaly or itching skin. This is probably because of its effects in removing toxins; accumulation of toxins made by intestinal bacteria is one of the causes of skin problems such as this, particularly rosacea.
MSM is primarily used for arthritis. It helps osteoarthritis because of its effect on healing, and helps rheumatoid arthritis because of its effect on toxin buildup and inflammation.