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Questions and Answers
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Q.
What does MSM do for the body?
A. MSM plays
many different, but equally essential roles in the human body.
MSM is a required structural mineral for healthy hair, skin, and
nails. It is also necessary to help maintain the flexibility and
elasticity of most all bodily tissues and is needed to maintain
cell membrane permeability. Proper permeability allows cells to
absorb nutrients and expel waste. MSM is necessary for the
healing and repair of most bodily tissues-especially those at
risk for repeated damage-including your skin, blood vessels,
organs, and joints.
Q.
Are there any food sources of MSM?
A. Yes. MSM
occurs naturally in the environment, is present in rainwater,
and is absorbed by plants. So small amounts of MSM are available
in fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and even unpasteurized
milk. Unfortunately, MSM is chemically altered and destroyed
when foods are processed, heated, or dehydrated. So your most
reliable dietary source for adequate MSM intake is through
supplementation.
Q.
Who should take MSM?
A. Because
organic sulfur is a basic component for overall human wellness,
everyone can benefit from supplementing their diets with OptiMSM.
Please consult your physician before using MSM if you are
pregnant, while nursing or for children under 2 years of age.
Q.
Has MSM been scientifically researched?
A. Yes. Dr.
Stanley Jacob and his associates have been working with DMSO and
MSM for more than 30 years. During their research, they
discovered that a portion of the DMSO was converted to MSM in
the body. MSM turned out to be a more stable metabolite of DMSO
with similar properties. There were an estimated 50,000 articles
published on DMSO, but only a handful have ever been repeated
with MSM. Physicians and other health care providers have relied
primarily on previous DMSO studies, lower animal studies with
MSM, as well as MSM case studies and anecdotal reports.
Q.
Is MSM safe?
A. Very safe.
MSM is non-toxic and non-allergenic. However, taking amounts
greater than your body's ability to absorb it may result in
loose stools. MSM is non-allergenic. In the many years MSM has
been researched, no significant allergic reactions have been
reported. Although we recommend informing your doctor you are
supplementing with MSM, MSM has no contraindications with
pharmaceutical drugs or over-the-counter medications except for
blood thinners such as Heparin.
Q.
How much MSM should I take?
A. Follow the
directions recommended on the products you buy. Dosage is
generally in the range of 2-8 grams per day in 2-3 divided
doses. If you do not experience at least the beginnings of the
results you seek in a matter of a few weeks, feel free to
experiment with larger dosage amounts. For more definitive
recommendations, read Dr. Jacob's Book, The Miracle of MSM: The
Natural Solution for Pain. CLICK HERE for more
information.
Q.
How do I know the MSM I'm taking is OptiMSM?
A. MSM products
made with OptiMSM are marked with the distinctive OptiMSM logo.
This logo is licensed by Cardinal Nutrition only to high-quality
manufacturers of finished MSM products. KALA Health,
Inc. is one of the largest producers of MSM products on the
International market.
Q.
What makes OptiMSM superior to other kinds of MSM?
A. OptiMSM is
the original MSM available in the United States patented as safe
for human biological use. If you don't see the OptiMSM logo, you
can't be certain you are getting 99.9% pure, safe, and effective
OptiMSM. Learn more about the OptiMSM difference by clicking
HERE.
Q.
Is sulfur the same as sulfa drugs and sulfites?
A. Do not get
confused between the two. MSM is organic sulfur and is a
nutrient. Sulfa-based drugs do not occur naturally and are used
for the same purposes as antibiotics. While many people are
allergic to sulfa drugs, no similar reactions have ever been
reported with MSM. A third type of sulfur, the yellow elemental
sulfur from chemistry class, can also be toxic to some
individuals. MSM presents organic sulfur in a form that the body
can readily assimilate.
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