MSM Powder

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a naturally occurring organosulphur compound. It is present in plants and in fresh raw foods in small amounts. It is used as a dietary supplement as it is very high in sulpur which is often lacking in the modern diet due to cooking and food processing. It may also be used externally and is found in skin creams.

Strictly speaking MSM is not a superfood but a sulphur supplement derived from nature. It is the third largest component in our bodies and is taken orally for detoxification, to treat allergies, inflammation and arthritis and to relieve pain. It helps to create thick, beautiful hair and strong nails and is used topically for softening skin, soothing ears and relieving allergic eyes and nasal passages. MSM also helps to build collagen and cartilage which helps to increase your body's flexibility. Start with a low dosage of a level teaspoon (about 500mg) twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening). You may like to dissolve it into juice to disguise the bitter taste. Build up to 3,000mg (two level tablespoons), twice a day. Remember to drink plenty of extra water for the first 10 days, to allow toxins to be flushed effectively from your body.

MSM Detoxification

It is MSM's ability to make cell walls more permeable, which makes it an essential part of any detox programme. It allows toxins trapped within cells to be released. Some people may experience the negative symptoms of detoxification when starting to use MSM as toxins are flushed from the system. These symptoms may include headache and fatigue and generally the more intensely these effects are felt, the more toxins are being flushed. It is important to drink twice as much water as you usually do for at least the first 10 days of taking MSM, to allow the toxins to continue to be flushed effectively from your body.

MSM Beautification

Our bodies use sulphur to build new cells. When there is enough sulphur and Vitamin C available, we are able to build strong, healthy cells which replace old, tired ones. The only side effects of taking MSM are that you will develop softer skin, faster growing, lustrous hair and stronger nails. This is because MSM promotes healthy collagen and keratin, which are the essential building blocks for healthy hair, skin and nails.