MSM - Arthritis & Allergies

Did you know that MSM is for more than just arthritis?

Many people suffering with arthritis have enjoyed the benefits of taking MSM, along with Glucosamine and Chondroitin to help relieve symptoms associated with the disease. And its no wonder! In 2006, researchers conducted a double-blind, placebo controlled study for 12 weeks using MSM. After 3 months, the patients who took MSM had significantly reduced pain, as well as an improved ability to physically function. All of this with none of the side effects associated with so many of the anti-inflammatory drugs that have recently made the headlines.

There's no doubt that taking MSM, along with Glucosamine and Chondroitin, is a sensible way to naturally offset the painful effects of arthritis. But there's so much more to love about MSM.

MSM is a form of organic sulfur. While its present throughout our bodies, its tough these days to replenish it in our food supply. According to Dr. James Balch, sulfur helps our bodies fight infection, detoxify, and protect our cells. It also seems to be an important nutrient to protect us from the harmful effects of pollution in our air. It is also needed to synthesize collagen, a protein that keeps our skin smooth.

Do you suffer from allergies? MSM might be an important addition to your supplement regimen. In 2002, Dr. Barrager studied MSM for the relief of hayfever. The patients who took about 3 grams of MSM for a month had significantly fewer symptoms of hayfever than those who took a placebo, or sugar pill. It may make sense to reach for MSM and other allergy fighters before spending money on prescription and over-the-counter allergy medicines.

The effects of organic sulfur in the body can't be understated. Every time the body removes an invading toxin from the cells, it also removes a sulfur compound that neutralizes the toxin. Good bacteria in the gut utilize sulfur to fight infections. Sulfur is a component of insulin, and helps to make cells more receptive to sugar. It seems to reduce scar tissue and break up calcium deposits. Sulfur, in the form of MSM, has also been shown to help relieve the painful inflammatory condition knows as interstitial cystitis, a condition where the pelvis and bladder ache continuously.

Relief of joint pain. Detoxifying the body. Protection against harmful pollutants in the air. Infection protection. Allergy relief. Blood sugar normalization. Doesn't it make sense to supplement with MSM everyday? I do!

Would you like to know more about MSM? Call my office or visit the MSM web page.

I'm Guy Evans, and now you know!