Better Than Blue (MSM) 60 Capsules

What Are MSM Supplements? What is MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)? Methylsulfonylmethane, also known as dimethyl sulfone or DMSO2, is the oxidized form of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), an organic sulfur compound from lignan. It’s an organic sulfur-containing compound that’s used to improve immune function, lower inflammation and help restore healthy bodily tissue. MSM is also a popular joint health supplement. It also naturally occurs in some green vegetables and other food products. The reason so many benefits are attributed to the MSM supplement is because MSM provides biologically active sulfur, which is the fourth most plentiful mineral in the body and needed for many different critical bodily functions every single day.

1. 
   
   Treats Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain

A well-researched benefit of MSM is that it helps decrease joint inflammation, improves flexibility and restores collagen production. Research shows that many patients with arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, knee/back problems and a limited range of motion experience a reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life when taking an MSM supplement.

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   Improves Digestive Problems Like Leaky Gut Syndrome

MSM can help rebuild the lining of the digestive tract and lower inflammation/allergic reactions to certain foods. It’s also useful for healing leaky gut syndrome since it can help stop particles from leaching out the gut through small junction openings, where they can enter the bloodstream and ignite an inflammatory response. This is due in part to the sulfur in an MSM supplement, which is important for digestion. Additionally, MSM supplements seem to help treat hemorrhoids. Applying a gel containing MSM along with tea tree oil can reduce pain and swelling caused by hemorrhoids (swollen blood vessels of the rectum that make it hard to go to the bathroom without pain or bleeding).

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   Repairs Skin and Treats Skin Problems Including Rosacea, Allergies, Wounds

MSM can help improve skin’s tone, reducing redness, easing sensitivity and treating other symptoms associated with rosacea. Using an MSM supplement helps us hold on to precious collagen and keratin because sulfur is required for the production of these “youthful” compounds. We lose collagen and healthy tissue as we get older, which is exactly why our skin tone and elasticity suffer

4. 
   
   Lowers Muscle Pain, 
   
   Muscle Spasms
   
   and Even Muscle Damage

Good news if your someone who’s regularly active but suffers from muscle pain: Research suggests that MSM can act like a natural analgesic, helping prevent and treat muscle aches and pains, throbbing and swelling while improving range of motion and mobility.

5. 
   
   Restores Hair Growth

Struggling with thinning hair or balding as you get older? Good news: MSM has been shown to help boost both collagen and keratin levels, two nutrients we absolutely need to form new hair strands (and also rebuild strong nails and skin cells). Collagen and keratin are often found in hair products and treatments because they’re what gives hair strength, durability and that “healthy” look — and they can help reverse hair loss

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   Helps the Body Adapt to Stress

Ever hear of “adaptogen herbs” or supplements that help control how the body deals with stress? MSM works similarly, since it boosts our ability to heal and bounce back from exercise, stressful events, injuries and even surgeries. Taking MSM before exercising, such as running, seems to reduce muscle damage and other markers of stress. It can also reduce fatigue felt after stressful events and support an upbeat mood, energy levels and normal digestion.

MSM Supplement Uses? Some of the most common uses for MSM include treating:

• chronic joint pain (osteoarthritis, joint inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis)
• leaky gut syndrome and autoimmune disorders
• osteoporosis and susceptibility to bone fractures
• bursitis, tendonitis, the development of scar tissue and other musculoskeletal pains
• allergies and asthma
• yeast infections
• muscle cramps
• constipation, ulcers, upset stomach, indigestion
• PMS symptoms (cramps, headaches, water retention, indigestion)
• stretch marks
• hair loss
• skin problems including wrinkles, sun burns (it offers some protection against UV light/wind burn), wounds, cuts, skin abrasions
• eye inflammation
• poor circulation
• high blood pressure
• fatigue
• oral infections, toothaches, gum disease/periodontal disease