- Helps heal Microtears
- Joint Pain
- Strengthen Connective Tissues
What is it?
MSM is the short name for a dietary supplement known as
Methylsulfonylmethane. MSM is generally thought of as a product
additive for arthritis related joint discomfort due to joint pain, but
it historically has had many other uses.
The key issue with MSM is what kind of effect it has on the body and
why you would take it. Unlike Glucosamine, you already get some MSM
from your diet. Strictly speaking, MSM is the biologically available
(organic) form of sulfur. Sulfur is one of the major components of food
and one of the most prevalent materials in the body. Most likely due to
its chemical similarity to sulfur, MSM has shown to be effective at
relieving inflammation and some would argue that MSM is far better than
some of the other COX2 drugs or NSAIDS out there
The Role of
Sulfur in Joint Pain
MSM is thought to deliver sulfur to the body in a useable way.
Sulfur helps maintain the structure of connective tissue by forming
cross-linkages through disulfide bonds, i.e., sulfur strengthens the
tissues that make up the joint.
Sulfur is critical to good joint health. Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are
the fundamental building blocks of joint cartilage, and GAG molecules
are linked together in chains by disulfide bonds. As the name implies,
these bonds are between two sulfur atoms. The disulfide bridges reduce
conformational flexibility of GAG chains, making cartilage firm and
resilient. Cartilage integrity is thus a sulfur-dependent state. MSM
contains a lot of sulfur – 34% by weight.
MSM for Sport
Injuries
Every year, thousands of athletes suffer debilitating injuries
or joint degeneration. Most sports injuries involve pain, redness,
heat, and swelling: the four cardinal signs of inflammation. MSM
supplementation can assist the healing process without the side effects
typically associated with other products.
Treating an acute injury may be as simple as RICE. This acronym refers
to rest, ice, compression, and elevation. For acute injuries,
supplementation with MSM may also speed relief from inflammation and
promote lasting healing.
After soft-tissue injuries, including the microtears in muscle that
occur after typical strength training, connective tissue normally
repairs itself. Sulfur is one of the key requirements for connective
tissue integrity and repair. MSM provides a rich source of bioavailable
sulfur to support connective tissue repair and regeneration.
Packing Information:Each powder is put into a HDPE container, Heat Sealed, and labeled with dosing based off 1/4 tsp. Some items may be hygroscopic and may clump during shipment. This does not effect the efficacy of the product, but just the texture.
