MSM has anti-inflammatory actions, combating the symptoms of:
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Arthritis
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Osteoarthritis
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Fibromyalgia
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Bladder Disorders
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Allergies
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Hyperacidity
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Parasites
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Constipation
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Musculoskeletal pain
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Immunomodulation
MSM may be effective for the treatment of allergy, pain syndromes, athletic injuries, and bladder disorders. Other sulfur compounds such as SAMe, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), taurine, glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate, and reduced glutathione may also have clinical applications in the treatment of a number of conditions such as depression, fibromyalgia, arthritis, interstitial cystitis, athletic injuries, congestive heart failure, diabetes, cancer, and AIDS. Dosages, mechanisms of action, and rationales for use are discussed. The low toxicological profiles of these sulfur compounds, combined with promising therapeutic effects, warrant continued human clinical trails.
MSM can reduce muscle spasms, increase blood flow and contribute to the maintenance and repair of cartilage.
Studies show that MSM can help to delay the growth of certain types of cancerous tumors.
MSM is found in foods, including fruit,
alfalfa, corn, tomatoes, tea, and coffee; in human
and bovine milk; and in human urine (4-11 mg/day
of MSM are normally excreted in the urine).
Sulfur research
on humans has focused
on the role of sulfur containing
amino acids, low molecular-
weight thiols,
and disulfides in reduction-oxidation reaction, e.g., antioxidant reactions. Blood plasma thiols
can have pro-oxidant or
antioxidant actions
depending on the
physiological
circumstances, but are
generally considered
antioxidants.
- Why Sulfur
- Osteoarthritis
- Diabetes
- Elasticity
- Metabolism
- Synergetic comb's
WHY DOES THE HUMAN BODY NEED SULFUR?
Following calcium and phosphorus, sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in the body. A grown person contains approximately 140 grams of sulfur (6). Nearly half of all sulfur is contained in muscular tissue, skin and bones.
OBJECTIVE: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and the second most common cause of long-term disability among middle-aged and older adults in the United States.
METHODS: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted. Fifty men and women, 40-76 years of age with knee Osteoarthritis pain were enrolled in an outpatient medical center. Intervention was MSM 3g or placebo twice a day for 12 weeks (6g/day total).
RESULTS: Compared to placebo, MSM produced significant decreases in WOMAC pain and physical function impairment (P<0.05). No notable changes were found in WOMAC stiffness and aggregated total symptoms scores. MSM also produced improvement in performing activities of daily living when compared to placebo on the SF-36 evaluation (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION: MSM (3g twice a day) improved symptoms of pain and physical function during the short intervention without major adverse events. The benefits and safety of MSM in managing Osteoarthritis and long-term use cannot be confirmed from this pilot trial, but its potential clinical application is examined. Underlying mechanisms of action and need for further investigation of MSM are discussed.
Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2006 Mar;14(3):286-94. Epub 2005 Nov 23.
Insulin is a hormone excreted by the pancreas which mainly functions to regulate the blood sugar level. Insulin therefore plays an important role in the carbohydrate metabolism. Each insulin molecule consists of two amino acid chains, connected to one another by sulfur bridges. These sulfur bridges are very important for the proper functioning of insulin. Without MSM e.g., sulfur, the hormone loses its biological activity.
Life can not exist with out enzymes; their proteins control biological function in the body. For example, they regulate all metabolic processes in our bodies. Sulfur bridges are responsible for the spatial structure of enzymes. Without sulfur bridges, enzymes would lack biological activity due to deviations in their spatial structure. Deficiency in sulfur causes reduced production of biologically active enzymes, which result in a reduction of many metabolic processes. Sulfur is important for the cellular energy production in which glucose is metabolized under the release of energy.
Cell Membrane Permeability
All cells (and all organelles within cells) are surrounded by membranes. A membrane consists of two layers of molecules situated opposite of one another and consisting of an essential fatty acid on one end, and a sulfur containing amino acid on the other end. The amino acids are interconnected in such a manner that they form a surface into which the proteins and other membrane constituents are inserted and secured. These proteins are necessary for the transport through the cell membrane of many types of nutrients and waste materials.
Elasticity
Sulfur bridges form flexible connections between the cells and the surrounding connective tissues. This allows the cells to retain their elasticity. When sulfur is in short supply, the cell wall hardens, and the cells lose their elasticity. The transport proteins of the membrane become locked, and the membranes become less permeable. This results in a reduced transport of oxygen and nutrients into, and excretion of waste products, from the cells. This causes a shortage of oxygen and nutrients, and an accumulation of toxic metabolic waste products inside the cells. Reduced vitality and eventually degenerative diseases are the result.
Crosslinking in Collagen
MSM slows down and restores crosslinking in collagen. Crosslinking in collagen is a natural process in scar formation, causing hard and often painful scar tissues. Particularly in the case of burn scars, in which large surface areas may be affected, this may lead to chronic pain. MSM heals scar tissue which makes the skin more flexible.
Metabolism
Sulfur plays a role in the electron transport system, as part of iron/sulfur proteins in mitochondria, the energy factories of the cell. Furthermore, sulfur participates in the vitamin-B Thiamine (B1) en Biotin. These vitamins are essential for converting carbohydrates into energy, by burning glucose.
Synergetic Effect
MSM is considered a potentiator of most vitamins and other nutrients, such as vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, all B- vitamins, vitamin A, D en E, amino acids, selenium, calcium, magnesium en many others. MSM improves the cellular uptake of these nutrients, and prolongs their lives. The body can better utilize the nutrients, and taking dietary supplements is more efficient.
Some research indicates that MSM and Vitamin C should be used at a 1:1 ratio.Because the role of elemental sulfur in human nutrition has not been studied extensively.
Sulfur is the sixth most abundant macromineral in breast milk and the third most abundant mineral based on percentage of total body weight.
The sulfur-containing amino acids are:
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methionine
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cysteine
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cystine
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homocysteine
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homocystine
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taurine
Who could Benefit from MSM
Dietary supplementation may be indicated for vegan, athletes, children, or patients with HIV. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a volatile component in the sulfur cycle, is another source of sulfur found in the human diet. Increases in serum sulfate may explain some of the therapeutic effects of MSM, DMSO, and glucosamine sulfate.
MSM, can be used to increase synthesis of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), glutathione (GSH), taurine, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC).
MSM may be effective for the treatment of allergy, pain syndromes, athletic injuries, and bladder disorders. Other sulfur compounds such as SAMe, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), taurine, glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate, and reduced glutathione may also have clinical applications in the treatment of a number of conditions such as depression, fibromyalgia, arthritis, interstitial cystitis, athletic injuries, congestive heart failure, diabetes, cancer, and AIDS. Dosages, mechanisms of action, and rationales for use are discussed.
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