Methylsulfonylmethane, better known as MSM in the supplements world, is a source of sulfur in the human diet. It's also one of the primary ingredients in our Joint Health Kit and a popular supplement to promote healthy, comfortable joints.

Sources

Unfortunately, you can't obtain sulfur simply by soaking in hot springs as the Snow Monkey is doing in the picture.

However, you can obtain MSM by simply consuming it as part of your diet. Foods rich in MSM are yogurt, lentils, sunflower seeds. Other sources are meats and eggs but it's not recommend to start eating more of those simply to obtain sulfur. Supplementation is often an attractive option especially for vegetarians and vegans and those who are older. As you age your body contains lower levels of the essential sulfur.

Uses

MSM has many uses. From being a crucial nutrient in every cell in your body, to joint discomfort, hair and nail beauty, to detoxification.

It's most well known use is in the treatment of joint discomfort. MSM works by softening the cell walls making them more fluid and permeable to other nutrients. It also allows for waste to be flushed out more easily. In fact, it can reduce the workload of your kidneys and liver by allowing waste to travel out via your sweat glands.

MSM has several studies backing it up showing that it can greatly alleviate joint soreness and promotes a full range of comfortable motion. It helps to keep you that way by actually helping to rebuild tendons and ligaments.

Since MSM helps cells regenerate it helps to cut down on scar tissue formation. It can help form glossy, healthy hair and its effect on skin gives it a youthful, clear appearance. Hard cells in the skin, due to lack of sulfur, cause wrinkling and cracked skin