MSM Powder - Methylsulfonylmethane Powder MSM serves as an important source of bioavailable dietary sulfur, a mineral that plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and elasticity of connective and other tissues. It is an important component of proteins found throughout the body, such as in hair, nails, skin and tendons. Taking MSM throughout the day helps replenish the body's supply of assimilable sulfur. MSM Methylsulfonylmethane: Nature's Source for Dietary Sulfur MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is a naturally occurring form of organic sulfur. Though present in dietary sources such as milk, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, grains and lean meat, MSM may be lost as a result of over-processing and heating - a particular problem in the modern diet. That's why Source Naturals created MSM. Taking MSM throughout the day helps to replenish the body's supply of assimilable sulfur. Sulfur Helps Maintain the Integrity of Connective Tissue Sulfur is found in proteins throughout our bodies and is vital to our connective tissues. It must be present in the body in correct balance to keep our tissues elastic and free. Dietary sulfur is related to the production of GAGs. This is especially important during growth and development, and when connective tissue metabolism becomes active for support of healthy tissues. Sulfur also is needed for amino acid metabolism and hormone synthesis, and is a key factor in the body's natural defenses. It is a component of important sulfur amino acids, including methionine, cysteine and glutathione.Vitamin C for Additional Joint Support Source Naturals has added vitamin C to its MSM tablets because C also is crucial to connective tissue.Vitamin C was first identified as essential because of its role in preventing the classic deficiency disease, scurvy. Scurvy is the total breakdown of collagen, the connective protein that binds tissue together. Although scurvy is rare today, vitamin C still is associated with support for joint function. Over-Processing & the Modern Diet We should be able to get sufficient MSM from our diets. It is a naturally occurring form of organic sulfur found mainly in protein-rich foods, such as eggs, fish and lean meat. However, today's over-processed American diet may provide low amounts of sulfur. In this situation, supplementation may be advisable. MSM: A Versatile Nutrient Because sulfur is vital to all our body tissues, MSM is a versatile nutrient with a wide range of uses. Source Naturals offers MSM in a 750 mg potency with 125 mg of vitamin C added per tablet. MSM is sold in 60, 120 and 240-tablet bottles. MSM also is available in a high-potency powder, in 4 oz and 8 oz containers. Supplement Facts for powder Serving Size: 1/2 teaspoon Amount %DVVitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 650 mg 10.83 MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) 2,600 mg Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using MSM powder product. Suggested Use: 1/2 teaspoon of MSM powder daily, briskly stirred or blended, with 8 oz of water or juice. Source Naturals MSM Methylsulfonylmethane Powder is suitable for vegetarians. Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
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