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Some of the Amazing Benefits of MSM
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What is MSM?
MSM is an abbreviation of methylsulfonylmethane, an organic form of sulfur. It is the form in which sulfur appears in nature in all living organisms, and in which it is biologically active. MSM is an odourless, white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water and in a wide range of organic solvents.
Biologically active sulfur has incredible preventive and therapeutic properties. The medicinal properties are profound, and they are also based on obvious principles. Because of these characteristics, the discovery of biological sulfur’s role in health, and the process that enabled its successful delivery in supplemental form, are generally considered among the biggest advances in orthomolecular medicine in the past 50 years.
Biologically active sulfur has incredible preventive and therapeutic properties. The medicinal properties are profound, and they are also based on obvious principles. Because of these characteristics, the discovery of biological sulfur’s role in health, and the process that enabled its successful delivery in supplemental form, are generally considered among the biggest advances in orthomolecular medicine in the past 50 years.
Dry Blood Profile BEFORE taking MSM and making small lifestyle changes
White radial spokes represent mineral deficiency. When there is acidosis, the bones will release calcium (and other alkaline minerals) as a compensating mechanism to buffer acids and thereby balance pH. Dark centre represents toxic bowel (dysbiosis).
Client felt very fatigued and depressed, had aches and pains all over, foggy brain and very little energy. |
Dry Blood Profile 12 weeks AFTER taking MSM and making small lifestyle changes
Profile looks much stronger, with cross linking and tightly knitted fibrin (protein) webs.
Client felt better than she could ever remember. Her aches and pains were almost non-existent, she had a clear mind, her energy had rocketed and she was so much more positive about here life once again. |
I met Mark & Diane at a recent energy day in Gympie. Mark was doing his live blood analysis & they were both really friendly & nice. These guys were really vibrant & looked so healthy, I just had to find out what they were into. One of the main things I found out about them was they took MSM powder daily. I checked into it & liked what I saw & thought it would enhance what I was already doing AND it certainly has. I started off with ½ teaspoon a fortnight ago & I am taking 1 heaped teaspoon daily now. What I have found is I have much more energy on a daily basis & I live a very busy life. I know the antioxidant I am taking is also helping my health & energy levels but the MSM powder has really given me a boost & I do not have as much inflammation pain in my body. I’m hooked & I will keep taking it & will up my dose as the days go by.
Joyanne, Gympie QLD
Joyanne, Gympie QLD
Some of the amazing benefits of taking MSM
Deficiencies in biological sulfur can result in the less optimal functioning of each cell, tissue and organ in the body. Inorganic sulfur is poorly assimilated. Organic, biologically active sulfur is therefore extremely important for the health of every living organism. MSM is the natural source of biological sulfur to which we are adapted through our evolution. Use of MSM has the following benefits:
- Cell Permeability and detoxification – Sulfur regulates the sodium/potassium electrolyte balance in and out of the cell. This makes the cell more permeable and better able to drive nutrients into, and out of, the cell. Sulfur helps relieve pain and inflammation by allowing waste products to flushed out of the cell. Every time the body removes toxins from the cell, it also removes a sulfur compound that neutralises the toxin. Therefore sulfur is a vital mineral in the detoxification process.
- Blood Sugar – Stable blood sugar is a major component of beauty because excess sugar damages collagen and causes mood swings, leading to irritable behaviour. Sulfur is a component of insulin, which is the hormone that allows the uptake of glucose within cells for energy. Sulfur functions along with thiamine and biotin in a normal sugar metabolism. Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and diabetes are associated with a deficiency of sulfur at some level.
- Tissue Repair – Sulfur provides elasticity, movement, healing, and repair within the tissues. Sulfur reduces lactic acid build-up, has the ability to reduce and possibly eliminate muscle, leg, and back cramps. Adequate sulfur levels in the diet can increase the speed of recovery in athletes by 75% as reported by Dr. Stanley W. Jacob (the leading medical authority on MSM and co-author of The Miracle of MSM).
- Immune System – Good bacterial flora (probiotics) use sulfur-residue foods to build various naturally occurring body antibiotics to fight infections. Sulfur also competes for binding receptor sites in the mucus membranes of the intestines, thus crowding out parasites (giardia, trichomonads, roundworms, etc).
- Builds “disulfide bonds” which holds tissue together in a flexible state forming part of the body’s physical structure, including protein, collagen, glucosamine, skin, and nails.
- Increases one’s energy level. Some prefer not to take it at bedtime for that very reason.
- Free radicals coat and cling to artery walls and restrict nutrients from passing into the surrounding tissue. Then they become hazardous and poisonous to the body. MSM builds flexible arteries, which won’t allow free radicals to adhere to the cell walls.
- Makes arteries and veins flexible, elastic, and permeable, which allows for oxygen and nutrients to pass through the walls to nourish the surrounding tissues.
- Sulfur is involved in the formation of bile acids, which are important for fat digestion and absorption.
- Helps reduce scar tissue and wrinkles, and helps keep the skin more elastic.
- Provides an undesirable condition and environment for non-healthy or cancerous cells.
- MSM reduces headaches, cramps and muscle pain caused by hormonal imbalances, for example, PMS.
- It plays an important part in tissue breathing.
- If enough MSM is taken, all of the foreign particles can be flushed from your system and your allergies will no longer occur.
- When MSM is added to the diet and taken with Vitamin C, chronic nosebleeds, easy bruising and varicose veins may be relieved.
- MSM has been shown to improve mental alertness.
- Increases oxygen availability to the body.
- MSM, together with Vitamin C (a free radical scavenger) helps the body build healthy new cells.
- Helps reduce inflammation due to injury or inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
- Helps our bodies absorb more nutrients (vitamins and minerals).
- Massively helps detoxify the body and increases blood circulation.
- Allows amino acids and other nutrients to do their assigned tasks, which depend on natural sulfur and healthy arteries to transport them to the work area. These amino acids are scavengers of 125 free radicals; they also eliminate toxic metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, and aluminium.
- Assists in building new healthy cells on an ongoing basis. The body is in a constant state of repair and replacing cells.
- Helps relieve muscular aches and pains.
- Inhibits pain impulses along the major nervous system network called “C Fibres’”. It is an analgesic.
- Reduces swelling of joints as in sprains, fractures, and infection, and prevents the breakdown of joint cartilage.
- Helps relieve constipation.
- Helps to dramatically reduce recuperation time from strenuous exercise and long hours of work.
- Blocks cell-receptor sites for histamine, which triggers allergic symptoms.
- Helps to maintain overall body balance between acidity and alkalinity.
- Migraine sufferers have obtained substantial relief with MSM.
- Research indicates that perhaps sulfur's most important health role is in carbohydrate metabolism, which is significant for hypoglycemics and diabetics.
- MSM has been shown to help reduce and even eliminate snoring.
- Softens and reduces scar tissue internally as well as externally.
- Promotes blood flow and regulates proper blood pressure.
- Breaks up calcium deposits.
- Your fingernails and hair will grow faster and become stronger.
- Completely prevents the breakdown of cartilage of joints.
- Massively shortens the recovery and healing time from strenuous exercise, weight lifting, injuries and surgery.
- Assists the digestive system in functioning properly.
- Helps the liver to secrete bile.
- Will get rid of parasites in the intestinal tract.
- Allergy symptoms are reduced.
Recommended MSM intake
- Start by taking 1/2 teaspoon twice per day dissolved in warm water (first thing in the morning and then later in the afternoon) – do this for 3 - 4 days.
- MSM has a synergistic relationship with vitamin C (they work brilliantly together) so we always take MSM dissolved in a glass of warm water with the juice of a whole lemon (with some liquid Stevia or organic honey to sweeten - You can purchase liquid Stevia at health foods shops.). Lemons are also extremely alkalising once digested, something your body (and especially your liver) will love you for.
- Keep in mind that there may be side effects (good) because MSM can initially detoxify your body too quick (headaches, low energy, aches and pains) and may initially aggravate any condition you have. So increase dosage slowly to allow your body to adjust. If you do feel the effects of detoxifying, drop your dose down a little and then increase back up once the symptoms have gone (a few hours). Drinking plenty of water will greatly assist with reducing detoxifying effects (water is needed to flush the toxins out of your blood). Adding freshly squeezed lemon to your water will also help as they alkalinity of the lemon will assist with neutralising the toxins/acidity your body is releasing into your blood stream. Although these side effects can be a little unpleasant, they won’t last long (a day or so).
- After 3 - 4 days, and assuming you are not detoxifying too quick, build up to 1 – 3 teaspoons taken twice each day over the following week.
- You can take more MSM if needed – just increase slowly.
- Once you reach the point where you are getting results (and increasing makes no difference), stay on that dose for a couple of weeks and then slowly reduce until you reach a point where you feel your results starting to decrease - this is your ‘sweet spot’ and you will need to stay on this dose.
- MSM has a bitter taste – don’t let this distract you as the benefits can be enormous. Use Stevia or honey to sweeten.
- It is important to be consistent with taking MSM so don’t give up if you are not feeling any benefit – it will work if you give it time.
- As with anything, shift slowly and as your body opens to it, gradually increase.
- Some people experience quite significant energy increases when first using MSM, so don’t take it too late in the evening otherwise you may have trouble sleeping.
- Some people feel benefits almost immediately, however, for some it may take 2-3 weeks to feel the difference – don’t give up!
- You can’t overdose on MSM – your body will use what it wants and then eject the rest.
- Enjoy, you are going to feel and look soooooo good if you go through with this!!
I have been taking the MSM from you and have to say they have worked really well for me. I suffer from a lot of back pain and since taking the MSM, it has dramatically reduced the pain. Anyone considering it - go for it!
David, Paddington QLD
David, Paddington QLD
"I wanted to share a couple of experiences we've had with MSM. My husband, Bruce suffers from CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). We started taking MSM, just a 1/4 teaspoon twice a day and noticed a significant improvement in our energy and stamina within a couple of weeks. While my husband still requires more sleep than most people, his days are more productive and his cognitive ability and concentration has improved tremendously"
Maurice & Chris, Highgate Hill QLD
Maurice & Chris, Highgate Hill QLD
"I was very sick with a bad hangover, a fun night out ended with a crash. I heard about MSM and how it flushes alcohol and other toxins out of your system and decided to try it. I took two tablespoons and in about 20 minutes I felt fine, the hangover crashed and burned, not me"
Deborah, Paddington QLD
Deborah, Paddington QLD
Live blood BEFORE taking MSM
Red blood cells are stacked up on top of each other (Rouleau) and very sticky. This condition is related to imbalanced electrostatic properties, pH imbalance, poor protein source and metabolism, degenerative disease, liver disease etc. Extremely poor blood circulation!
Client felt very sluggish, tips of finger and toes were cold and had sporadic pins and needles, very clouded thinking, sore muscles and constant headaches. |
Live blood 36 hours AFTER taking MSM
Red blood cells are neither clumped nor stacked and freely moving. Cells are also bouncing off each other, indicating that they have good negative charge on their outer surface. Very clear plasma, with no signs of advanced pleomorphic development. Excellent circulation!
Client felt better almost immediately after taking MSM. He no longer had cold finger tips and toes, and his headaches disappeared over night. This type of red blood cell transformation is typical when taking MSM. |
The Discovery of MSM
About forty years ago, Dr. Stanley Jacob and Dr. Robert Herschler, chemists with the pulp and paper plant Crown Zellerbach Corporation, were asked to find a use for lignin, one of the primary waste products of the plant. Oxidation of lignin in a reactor was shown to result in the formation of DMSO (Dimethylsulfoxide), a natural, organic form of sulfur.
This water soluble compound has a strong and bitter taste, and is absorbed rapidly through the skin. According to George Bergstrom, who later went into business manufacturing biological sulfur for medicinal use, workers coming in contact with the DMSO-saturated wastewater noticed their perspiration began smelling like DMSO, and they tasted its bitterness in their mouths. Moreover, the water appeared to have special medicinal qualities.
Many stories about miraculous recoveries and benefits still go around, but they can not be authenticated. It became clear, however, that cuts, scrapes, burns and sprains recovered more quickly when dipped in this water. Several workers also noticed that conditions caused by arthritis and asthma improved when they came in contact with the DMSO water.
Following its original discovery, several thousand articles and publications have appeared in the United States discussing the medicinal properties of DMSO. Because of its bitter taste and penetrating odour, DMSO never became very popular with the general public. Another problem with DMSO was that it sometimes caused skin irritation when applied topically. For these reasons, researchers began looking to engineer a less repellent derivative of DMSO that would contain all of its positive health benefits without its negative qualities. Oxidation of DMSO was found to produce MSM, a much more stable, organic sulfur compound with medicinal properties at least equal to DMSO, but without the odour and skin irritation complications.
This water soluble compound has a strong and bitter taste, and is absorbed rapidly through the skin. According to George Bergstrom, who later went into business manufacturing biological sulfur for medicinal use, workers coming in contact with the DMSO-saturated wastewater noticed their perspiration began smelling like DMSO, and they tasted its bitterness in their mouths. Moreover, the water appeared to have special medicinal qualities.
Many stories about miraculous recoveries and benefits still go around, but they can not be authenticated. It became clear, however, that cuts, scrapes, burns and sprains recovered more quickly when dipped in this water. Several workers also noticed that conditions caused by arthritis and asthma improved when they came in contact with the DMSO water.
Following its original discovery, several thousand articles and publications have appeared in the United States discussing the medicinal properties of DMSO. Because of its bitter taste and penetrating odour, DMSO never became very popular with the general public. Another problem with DMSO was that it sometimes caused skin irritation when applied topically. For these reasons, researchers began looking to engineer a less repellent derivative of DMSO that would contain all of its positive health benefits without its negative qualities. Oxidation of DMSO was found to produce MSM, a much more stable, organic sulfur compound with medicinal properties at least equal to DMSO, but without the odour and skin irritation complications.
"I work out every day in the gym. Ordinarily I get sore muscles after I work out. I use MSM powder in large amounts (3 heaping tablespoons full) before I work out and my muscles do not get sore any more"
Daniel, Toowong QLD
Daniel, Toowong QLD
"I am a martial arts instructor. Because I over extended my joints while training, I had bad inflammation in my knees. I took two heaping teaspoons full of MSM powder. Literally in a few hours I had tremendous relief of the pain. After continuing to take two teaspoons twice a day (morning and evening) over a short period of time, the swelling in my knees went down and I could see my knee caps again. Because of the MSM I have mobility, agility, and feel much better"
Ian, West End QLD
Ian, West End QLD
"I used to have cramps and nausea every month. I started taking MSM powder two times a day. One heaping teaspoonful in the morning and in the night for two months. Now I do not have the cramps and nausea any more. I take one teaspoonful a day, and I feel good"
Jo, West End QLD
Jo, West End QLD
Live blood BEFORE taking MSM and making small lifestyle changes
Poikilocytes are damaged and deformed red blood cells with the appearance of bottle caps. Lipid membranes unprotected by enough nutrients and oxidized by free radicals. If not addressed, this condition can lead to numerous degenerative diseases.
Client felt very fatigued and depressed, had aches and pains - especially in her legs and showed significant signs of premature ageing. |
Live blood 2 weeks AFTER taking MSM and making small lifestyle changes
Red blood cells are freely moving, nice and round and outer lipid membranes intact. No signs of oxidisation by free radicals.
Client felt better almost immediately after taking MSM. She had more energy almost instantly and her skin looked amazing. She still had some work to do in regards to lifestyle changes but she now had the motivation she needed in order to move forward. |
Do you have pets?
Veterinairians have been using MSM for over 35 years to relieve dog and cat chronic pain and inflammation from arthritis or hip dysplasia in Animals. Sulfur Powder Supplements are Essential to your Dog or Cat's Health
Natural Sources of MSM
MSM is the natural form in which sulfur makes a cyclical journey from the food chain into the earth and back again, known as the earth’s “sulfur cycle”.
Algae and several forms of plankton are capable of absorbing massive amounts of inorganic sulfur from seawater, and of converting this into a simple, organically-bound form. When these algae and planktonic organisms die, enzymatic processes result in the breakdown of the organic molecules into DMS, or Dimethylsulfide. This compound is volatile and poorly soluble in water. It collects in the stratosphere, where it is oxidized under the influence of ultraviolet light into DMSO (Dimethylsulfoxide), and further converted into MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane).
DMSO and MSM are highly soluble in water, and therefore concentrate easily in atmospheric water vapor, returning to earth in the form of rain. Plant roots rapidly collect and concentrate these sulfur sources. Laboratory research has shown, that a one ppm mixture of radioactive labeled DMSO and MSM, can concentrate hundred fold in plant roots within hours.
Because of this process, rainwater contains a lot of MSM. It is also abundantly found in fresh fruit and vegetables in amounts generally ranging from 1 to 4 mg/kg. Raw milk from cows which graze in pastures contains 2 to 5 mg/kg MSM.
Due to the volatile nature of MSM, it is rapidly lost when consumables are heated during food preparation or pasteurization. Pasturized milk therefore contains less than 0.25 mg/kg MSM, roughly the same amount found in milk from cows fed dried, artificial food. MSM is also lost when vegetables and fruit are frozen for a lengthy period of time, or when they are irradiated.
Due to the realities of the modern food industry, in which a great portion of everything consumed is either heated, irradiated, or frozen for a period of time, most people in post-industrial societies suffer from a chronic shortage of MSM.
Algae and several forms of plankton are capable of absorbing massive amounts of inorganic sulfur from seawater, and of converting this into a simple, organically-bound form. When these algae and planktonic organisms die, enzymatic processes result in the breakdown of the organic molecules into DMS, or Dimethylsulfide. This compound is volatile and poorly soluble in water. It collects in the stratosphere, where it is oxidized under the influence of ultraviolet light into DMSO (Dimethylsulfoxide), and further converted into MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane).
DMSO and MSM are highly soluble in water, and therefore concentrate easily in atmospheric water vapor, returning to earth in the form of rain. Plant roots rapidly collect and concentrate these sulfur sources. Laboratory research has shown, that a one ppm mixture of radioactive labeled DMSO and MSM, can concentrate hundred fold in plant roots within hours.
Because of this process, rainwater contains a lot of MSM. It is also abundantly found in fresh fruit and vegetables in amounts generally ranging from 1 to 4 mg/kg. Raw milk from cows which graze in pastures contains 2 to 5 mg/kg MSM.
Due to the volatile nature of MSM, it is rapidly lost when consumables are heated during food preparation or pasteurization. Pasturized milk therefore contains less than 0.25 mg/kg MSM, roughly the same amount found in milk from cows fed dried, artificial food. MSM is also lost when vegetables and fruit are frozen for a lengthy period of time, or when they are irradiated.
Due to the realities of the modern food industry, in which a great portion of everything consumed is either heated, irradiated, or frozen for a period of time, most people in post-industrial societies suffer from a chronic shortage of MSM.
"Once a week I either had a headache or was continuously building up to or recovering from a headache. I started taking MSM twice daily and have done so for the past six months. I have not had a headache since I started"
David, Highgate Hill QLD
David, Highgate Hill QLD
"I am 28 years old and my brother told me about MSM. After a few days my energy level was up considerably. My sleep is deeper and I have fewer headaches. I also had irritation in my neck for 12 years and now it is improved"
Peter, Cairns QLD
Peter, Cairns QLD
Dry Blood Profile BEFORE
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Dry Blood Profile 3 weeks AFTER
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"I have had diabetes for several years. It was hard to control-either to much sugar or not enough. After 3 months and 800 grams of MSM powder, I am self-regulating my sugar levels. I am so grateful I stayed with it for the full 3 months. I now take a full teaspoon a day, to feel good"
Diana, Sydney NSW
Diana, Sydney NSW
"I had ulcers off and on for several years until I found the MSM powder. I take one teaspoonful twice a day, morning and night, and my ulcers were gone after only 3 weeks. I now take one teaspoon a day and have not had any ulcers since"
Colin, NSW
Colin, NSW
"I had quite bad eczema on my lower legs for over 10 years and no matter what I did, could not get rid of it. Although I originally took MSM for joint pains (totally gone) my eczema totally disappeared as well. Overall my skin is now beautifully smooth, clean and looking much, much younger than it has done for years. I cannot believe the difference MSM has made to my life - I will never stop taking it"
Mark, Brisbane QLD
Mark, Brisbane QLD
MSM and Human Health
The natural level of MSM in the circulatory system of an adult human male is about 0.2 mg/kg. Normal adults excrete 4 to 11 mg MSM per day in their urine.
Several studies suggest that the systemic concentration of MSM drops in mammals with increased age, possibly as a result of changing diet or body metabolism. Some research suggests that there is a minimum concentration of MSM that must be maintained in the body to preserve normal physiological function and the molecular structure of our musculoskeletal systems.
Low concentrations of MSM in our bodies have been linked with unspecified complaints of fatigue, depression, high sensitivity to physical and psychological stress, and with a large number of degenerative diseases.
MSM is an important source of sulfur, but also has unique properties related to its chemical structure and biological activities. To understand the preventive and therapeutic properties of MSM, a distinction needs to be made between the questions of "why humans need sulfur" and "why humans need MSM”.
Several studies suggest that the systemic concentration of MSM drops in mammals with increased age, possibly as a result of changing diet or body metabolism. Some research suggests that there is a minimum concentration of MSM that must be maintained in the body to preserve normal physiological function and the molecular structure of our musculoskeletal systems.
Low concentrations of MSM in our bodies have been linked with unspecified complaints of fatigue, depression, high sensitivity to physical and psychological stress, and with a large number of degenerative diseases.
MSM is an important source of sulfur, but also has unique properties related to its chemical structure and biological activities. To understand the preventive and therapeutic properties of MSM, a distinction needs to be made between the questions of "why humans need sulfur" and "why humans need MSM”.
Why Does the Human Body need Sulfur?
Following calcium and phosphorus, sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in the body. A grown man of average height and weight has approximately 140 grams of sulfur distributed through their system. Nearly half of all sulfur is contained in muscular tissue, skin, and bones.
Protein Structure
When plants absorb MSM from rainwater, they convert it into sulfur containing the amino acids methionine and cysteine. Taurine and cystine, the other two known sulfur amino acids, are synthesized from cysteine.
The body manufactures about 80% of the amino acids it needs, and these are classified as nonessential. The remaining 20%, called essential amino acids, must be obtained from food. Methionine and cysteine are considered two of them. There are approximately 28 known amino acids. Each type of protein is made up of a unique collection of amino acids in a specific combination.
Two molecules of cysteine can oxidize and bond together through sulfur (-S-S-) bonds. These sulfur bonds are the key factors that hold proteins in shape, and determine the form, properties, and biological activities of proteins.
Connective Tissue
Nails and hair primarily consist of a tough protein with a high sulfur content, known as keratin. Flexible tissues like connective tissue and cartilage contain proteins with flexible sulfur bonds. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and a major component of all connective tissue. In skin, collagen works with fibres’ of another protein called elastin, to give skin its elasticity. In cartilage, the sulfur containing proteoglycans glucosamine and chondroitin form with collagen, a fibrous protein substance that give cartilage its structure and flexibility.
The importance of the connective tissue for the body goes beyond simply keeping cells together. The first biophysical regulatory model was developed by Prof. Pischinger, which he termed the "Vegetative Building Structure." This theory was further developed by Prof. Heine, who described proteoglycans and glycosamines, and by Dr. Popp, a biophysicist, who showed the importance of electromagnetic fields in bio-information. Their research has demonstrated that the soft, connective tissue, the extracellular matrix that surrounds cells, serves more than simply structural and connective purposes. It also is important in the transport of nutrients, electrolytes, signal compounds and atomic and subatomic particles. Thus, the soft connective tissue forms an essential communication network within the body through the transfer of fine matter bio-information.
As many people notice later in life, the flexible tissues lose their elastic properties. A shortage of sulfur is the likely cause of this problem. The consequences are stiffening of muscles and joints, rippling of the skin, and decreased elasticity of lung tissues and arterial blood vessels. Without a doubt, the transfer of bio-information through soft connective tissue decreases as well, and the occurrences of diseases at advanced age may well be linked to a decrease in communication between cells and body tissues.
Cell Membrane Permeability
All cells (and all organelles within cells) are surrounded by membranes. A membrane consists of two layers of molecules situated opposite of one another and consisting of an essential fatty acid on one end, and a sulfur containing amino acid on the other end. The amino acids are interconnected in such a manner that they form a surface into which the proteins and other membrane constituents are inserted and secured. These proteins are necessary for the transport through the cell membrane of many types of nutrients and waste materials.
Sulfur bridges form flexible connections between the cells and the surrounding connective tissues. This allows the cells to retain their elasticity. When sulfur is in short supply, the cell wall hardens, and the cells lose their elasticity. The transport proteins of the membrane become locked, and the membranes become less permeable. This results in a reduced transport of oxygen and nutrients into the cells as well as reduced excretion of waste products from within the cells. This causes a shortage of oxygen and nutrients, and an accumulation of toxic metabolic waste products inside the cells. Reduced vitality and eventually degenerative diseases are the result.
Recent insight in free radical pathology has shown that the thiol (-SH) groups of sulfur containing amino acids can protect cell membrane protein chains from oxidation. But that is not all. Studies by Dr. Johanna Budwig have demonstrated that sulfur containing amino acids in cell membranes resonate with the double connections of the fatty acids, resulting in the release of electrons.
Electron clouds are formed, which can move along the fatty acid chains. In this manner, electrical currents evolve which form the basis of all electrical energy in the body. This energy can be measured in heartbeat, nerve stimulations, and muscle contractions; in short, in all chemical and electrical reactions which make life possible.
Metabolism
Enzymes are proteins that control all-important life functions. For example, they regulate all metabolic processes in our bodies. Sulfur bridges are responsible for the spatial structure of enzymes. Without sulfur bridges, enzymes would lack biological activity due to deviations in their spatial structure.
Shortages in sulfur cause reduced production of biologically active enzymes, which results in a reduction of many metabolic processes. Sulfur is important for the cellular energy production in which glucose is metabolized under the release of energy.
Most important, sulfur plays a role in the electron transport system, as part of iron/sulfur proteins in mitochondria, the energy factories of the cell. Furthermore, sulfur participates in the vitamin-B Thiamine (B1) and Biotin. These vitamins are essential for converting carbohydrates into energy, by burning glucose. Insulin is a hormone excreted by the pancreas, and mainly functions to regulate the blood sugar level. Insulin therefore plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism. Each insulin molecule consists of two amino acid chains, connected to one another by sulfur bridges. These sulfur bridges are very important for the proper functioning of insulin. Without these bridges, the hormone loses its biological activity.
Protein Structure
When plants absorb MSM from rainwater, they convert it into sulfur containing the amino acids methionine and cysteine. Taurine and cystine, the other two known sulfur amino acids, are synthesized from cysteine.
The body manufactures about 80% of the amino acids it needs, and these are classified as nonessential. The remaining 20%, called essential amino acids, must be obtained from food. Methionine and cysteine are considered two of them. There are approximately 28 known amino acids. Each type of protein is made up of a unique collection of amino acids in a specific combination.
Two molecules of cysteine can oxidize and bond together through sulfur (-S-S-) bonds. These sulfur bonds are the key factors that hold proteins in shape, and determine the form, properties, and biological activities of proteins.
Connective Tissue
Nails and hair primarily consist of a tough protein with a high sulfur content, known as keratin. Flexible tissues like connective tissue and cartilage contain proteins with flexible sulfur bonds. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and a major component of all connective tissue. In skin, collagen works with fibres’ of another protein called elastin, to give skin its elasticity. In cartilage, the sulfur containing proteoglycans glucosamine and chondroitin form with collagen, a fibrous protein substance that give cartilage its structure and flexibility.
The importance of the connective tissue for the body goes beyond simply keeping cells together. The first biophysical regulatory model was developed by Prof. Pischinger, which he termed the "Vegetative Building Structure." This theory was further developed by Prof. Heine, who described proteoglycans and glycosamines, and by Dr. Popp, a biophysicist, who showed the importance of electromagnetic fields in bio-information. Their research has demonstrated that the soft, connective tissue, the extracellular matrix that surrounds cells, serves more than simply structural and connective purposes. It also is important in the transport of nutrients, electrolytes, signal compounds and atomic and subatomic particles. Thus, the soft connective tissue forms an essential communication network within the body through the transfer of fine matter bio-information.
As many people notice later in life, the flexible tissues lose their elastic properties. A shortage of sulfur is the likely cause of this problem. The consequences are stiffening of muscles and joints, rippling of the skin, and decreased elasticity of lung tissues and arterial blood vessels. Without a doubt, the transfer of bio-information through soft connective tissue decreases as well, and the occurrences of diseases at advanced age may well be linked to a decrease in communication between cells and body tissues.
Cell Membrane Permeability
All cells (and all organelles within cells) are surrounded by membranes. A membrane consists of two layers of molecules situated opposite of one another and consisting of an essential fatty acid on one end, and a sulfur containing amino acid on the other end. The amino acids are interconnected in such a manner that they form a surface into which the proteins and other membrane constituents are inserted and secured. These proteins are necessary for the transport through the cell membrane of many types of nutrients and waste materials.
Sulfur bridges form flexible connections between the cells and the surrounding connective tissues. This allows the cells to retain their elasticity. When sulfur is in short supply, the cell wall hardens, and the cells lose their elasticity. The transport proteins of the membrane become locked, and the membranes become less permeable. This results in a reduced transport of oxygen and nutrients into the cells as well as reduced excretion of waste products from within the cells. This causes a shortage of oxygen and nutrients, and an accumulation of toxic metabolic waste products inside the cells. Reduced vitality and eventually degenerative diseases are the result.
Recent insight in free radical pathology has shown that the thiol (-SH) groups of sulfur containing amino acids can protect cell membrane protein chains from oxidation. But that is not all. Studies by Dr. Johanna Budwig have demonstrated that sulfur containing amino acids in cell membranes resonate with the double connections of the fatty acids, resulting in the release of electrons.
Electron clouds are formed, which can move along the fatty acid chains. In this manner, electrical currents evolve which form the basis of all electrical energy in the body. This energy can be measured in heartbeat, nerve stimulations, and muscle contractions; in short, in all chemical and electrical reactions which make life possible.
Metabolism
Enzymes are proteins that control all-important life functions. For example, they regulate all metabolic processes in our bodies. Sulfur bridges are responsible for the spatial structure of enzymes. Without sulfur bridges, enzymes would lack biological activity due to deviations in their spatial structure.
Shortages in sulfur cause reduced production of biologically active enzymes, which results in a reduction of many metabolic processes. Sulfur is important for the cellular energy production in which glucose is metabolized under the release of energy.
Most important, sulfur plays a role in the electron transport system, as part of iron/sulfur proteins in mitochondria, the energy factories of the cell. Furthermore, sulfur participates in the vitamin-B Thiamine (B1) and Biotin. These vitamins are essential for converting carbohydrates into energy, by burning glucose. Insulin is a hormone excreted by the pancreas, and mainly functions to regulate the blood sugar level. Insulin therefore plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism. Each insulin molecule consists of two amino acid chains, connected to one another by sulfur bridges. These sulfur bridges are very important for the proper functioning of insulin. Without these bridges, the hormone loses its biological activity.
Why does the Human Body need MSM?
Previous scientific consensus held that in humans, the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine and cysteine are the most important sources of sulfur. However, since the discovery of the earth's sulfur cycle, this theory is increasingly brought into question.
Several hundred million years ago, algae in the oceans started producing simple organic sulfur compounds, which led to the formation of MSM. This biologically active sulfur was probably the most important source of sulfur for all subsequently developing life forms. This gives credence to the hypothesis that higher forms of life most likely are genetically preprogrammed to use MSM as a primary source of sulfur. This theory is further enhanced by the discovery that MSM can be ingested by all organisms investigated so far in almost unlimited quantities without causing any toxic effects. The same cannot be said about the sulfur containing amino acids methionine and cysteine, which can be consumed in small quantities, but which can cause undesired toxic responses in larger doses.
Experiments using MSM containing radiolabeled sulfur have shown that following ingestion, MSM releases its sulfur to form collagen and keratin, the basic ingredients of hair and nails, as well as the essential amino acids methionine and cysteine, along with serum proteins.
It appears abundantly clear that the importance of MSM as a source of sulfur has been grossly underestimated. The reason for this is likely in large part due to the realities of the modern food industry, which, as earlier explained, causes to the loss of the majority of naturally present MSM. It is therefore for good reason that MSM is referred to as "The Forgotten Nutrient".
Several hundred million years ago, algae in the oceans started producing simple organic sulfur compounds, which led to the formation of MSM. This biologically active sulfur was probably the most important source of sulfur for all subsequently developing life forms. This gives credence to the hypothesis that higher forms of life most likely are genetically preprogrammed to use MSM as a primary source of sulfur. This theory is further enhanced by the discovery that MSM can be ingested by all organisms investigated so far in almost unlimited quantities without causing any toxic effects. The same cannot be said about the sulfur containing amino acids methionine and cysteine, which can be consumed in small quantities, but which can cause undesired toxic responses in larger doses.
Experiments using MSM containing radiolabeled sulfur have shown that following ingestion, MSM releases its sulfur to form collagen and keratin, the basic ingredients of hair and nails, as well as the essential amino acids methionine and cysteine, along with serum proteins.
It appears abundantly clear that the importance of MSM as a source of sulfur has been grossly underestimated. The reason for this is likely in large part due to the realities of the modern food industry, which, as earlier explained, causes to the loss of the majority of naturally present MSM. It is therefore for good reason that MSM is referred to as "The Forgotten Nutrient".
"I've been taking MSM for 4 months now (3000 mg/day) and I have noticed a positive difference in my hair texture and skin"
Maureen, Carindale
"We were told of a 'miracle' cure by MSM by an old friend and customer of yours. Being sceptical as I am I didn't quite believe him when he said that the relief he had from MSM had been so great and so quick. My wife decided to try it at our friends birthday. She suffers greatly (as I do also) from arthritis and for years has not been able to move her neck from side to side. Our friend gave us half a container to come home with and within a matter of days the improvements were substantial. So much that I gave it a try and yes we both now feel much better. My wife thought that as she was much more mobile she would stop using it and almost immediately the problems returned. So back to the drawing board - start taking the crystals again and back came the relief"
Michael & Diane, Brisbane QLD
Michael & Diane, Brisbane QLD
"I started taking the MSM program one month ago. I have never felt better. My nails are growing for the first time. My hair is shinier and definitely growing faster. My energy level has doubled or tripled. I love this product and highly recommend it"
Mitchell, Brisbane QLD
Mitchell, Brisbane QLD
