When pharmacy and health store shelves are stacked with hundreds of different vitamins and supplements, it can be difficult to decide which ones are worth buying. Of course, many of your vitamins and minerals can be found in the foods you eat, so why take anything at all? To decide if an all-natural MSM supplement is necessary, you must first take a look at at what you eat and how you prepare it.

MSM Supplements from Living CleanFoods Containing Methylsulfonylmethane

While there are many foods that contain sulfur compounds like methylsulfonylmethane, the catch is how the food is prepared. This chemical compound is highly sensitive and will break down if subjected to any type of pressure, such as cooking. Some of the foods that contain methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) include:

  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Raw (unpasteurized) milk
  • Cabbage
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Lentils
  • Soybeans
  • Cauliflower

If you eat an abundance of these foods in their raw state, then you are probably taking in sufficient levels of MSM. However, if your foods are cooked, preserved, or frozen, then the methylsulfonylmethane will be lost before you consume them. If this is the case, then a supplement could be highly beneficial to your health.

Reasons to Supplement

Sulfur compounds are used to by every cell in the human body for basic processes such as cell regeneration and protein synthesis. Increasing your intake of methylsulfonylmethane can provide benefits such as:

  • Relief from stiff, painful joints and arthritis
  • Improved flow of blood and cardiovascular health
  • Softer, smoother skin
  • Improved appearance of scars
  • Decreased susceptibility to allergens
  • Works with glucosamine to increase flexibility in the joints and cartilage
  • Relief from heartburn and digestive disorders
  • Improved digestion and PH balance in the stomach
  • Improved absorption of nutrients

If you’d like to try a methylsulfonylmethane supplement to improve your overall health, start with about 2 grams per day. Dosage levels may vary, so you can increase the dosage as necessary until you find the right balance. Since the compound is innocuous, you can take up to 10 grams per day without risk of side effects.

Where Do You Buy MSM?

Methylsulfonylmethane is not sold as widely as some other supplements; it may not be available in your local grocery store. You may be able to find it in specialty health food stores, but remember to check the label. It is best to take supplements that are completely free of additives or unnatural chemicals. Rich’s methylsulfonylmethane products are 100% natural and easily digested. You can find a complete line of Rich’s MSM supplements and topical treatments here at Living Clean.

 

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