MSM is an organic sulfur-containing nutrient, a compound that occurs naturally in nature and in the human body. It is necessary for the structure of every living cell. Hormones, enzymes, antibodies, and antioxidants all depend on it. As the body utilizes and expends MSM on a daily basis, it must be continually replenished for optimal nutrition and health.

Research in recent years has shown a number of areas where MSM may result in health benefits.

Connective Tissue: Sulfur is necessary for the formation of many basic body tissues including joints, ligaments, hair, skin, nails, tendons and the intracellular matrix in which all of the bodys cells are supported and through which they communicate with one another.

Respiratory Health: MSM helps the body maintain its natural barriers against allergens, which fortifies the bodys defenses against pollen, dander and allergenic foods. By providing sulfur, MSM supports the integrity of healthy mucous membrane tissue.

Hair, Skin, and Nails: Sulfur is necessary for the production of collagen and keratin. These are the primary proteins that make up hair, skin, and nails. OptiMSM supports tissue pliability and encourages the bodys ability to repair damaged skin.

Carbohydrate Metabolism: Sulfur is needed to produce insulin and other vital components that contribute to healthy carbohydrate metabolism.

Gastrointestina:l MSM promotes proper elimination and bowel function.

The source of MSM:

MSM originates in the oceans where microscopic plankton release sulfur compounds into seawater, which is quickly converted to DMS, a volatile sulfur compound that escapes into the atmosphere. In this suspended, gaseous state, the DMS reacts with ozone and ultraviolet sunlight to create DMSO and DMSO2, known as MSM. MSM then falls to the earth with the rain, where it is collected and concentrated in plants. Although MSM is abundant in nature, even the richest natural sources only provide MSM in the level of several parts per million. Commercial extraction of MSM from trees is not possible. MSM is produced by oxidizing DMSO. This process parallels the natural oxidation of DMSO to MSM that occurs in the marine atmosphere and produces MSM that is chemically identical to that found in nature.

We only use pharmaceutical grade MSM which guarantees you a pure product with low limit values for heavy metals and no bacterias. Our current raw material batch is certified to hold a strength of 99.97%.