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MSM -
METHYL SULFONYL METHANE - Saul Pressman MSM is
extracted from DMSO by the process of adding another oxygen molecule to it so
that it separates the dimethyl solvent from the sulphur. The sulphur left after
this process is a biologically active sulphur, and it is the active ingredient
in DMSO. DMSO is a
byproduct of the timber industry. At one time Crown Zellerbach attempted to get
rid of this 'waste' by spraying it on dirt roads to compact the earth. This
caused problems, because animals of every description would come and lick it all
up. The deer would lick six inch potholes in the road. Dr. Stanley Jacob of the
Oregon Health Sciences University observed this and later identified this
substance as DMSO, a healing penetrant that instantly soaks in through the skin
and reduces pain. Eventually, Dr. Jacob discovered that the active healing agent
in DMSO is MSM. MSM, the
suphur-bearing amino acid, is available to the cell and creates a flexible bond.
Cells with insufficient MSM lose their ability to flex. A wrinkle is caused by
cells that have lost their ability to flex. Sulphur
has a vital relationship with protein, since sulphur is found in the amino acids
methionine, cystine and cysteine. The sulphur-bearing amino acids are absolutely
essential to health. Sulphur acts as an activator with all the B Vitamins,
thiamin, biotin, Vitamin C and pantothenic acid. Sulphur aids the liver in bile
secretion and helps maintain the overall body balance between acidity and
alkalinity. Sulphur plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism, which is
significant for controlling hypoglycemia and diabetes. The lack of biological
sulphur in the body results in low insulin production. Sulphur is a component of
insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas for metabolizing carbohydrates.
Sulphur keeps hair, nails and skin healthy. In addition, sulphur plays an
important part in cell respiration and assimilation. MSM is therefore essential
and is thus found in all living organisms. Medical
research has proven that a minimal concentration of MSM is critical to function
and structure, and that the concentration drops as time passes, directly
contributing to aging. There has been extensive medical testing over the last
ten years on the use of MSM in the diet. Some diseases considered irreversible,
such as emphysema, have been overcome through use of supplemental MSM. Other
diseases treated with excellent results are: pyorrhea, skin burns and scars,
exzema, psoriasis, dandruff, loss of hair, PMS, diabetes, hyperactivity,
constipation, parasites arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, candida, chronic
fatigue syndrome, Epstein-Barr and low energy. MSM helps with the oxygenation of
cells and free radical scavenging, and is thus anti-aging. MSM
occurs in fresh fruit and vegetables, raw milk, wheat grass juice and aloe vera.
There is no toxic dose, and the body will excrete un-needed MSM. Because it helps in the production of methionine, a basic liver enzyme,
MSM is very important to proper digestion and assimilation of food. The liver
cannot do its job of regulating enzymes and metering sugar and filtering out
toxins properly without MSM. It is of little use to increase dosages of vitamins
and minerals if they will just be excreted. Daily supplementation with MSM will
ensure proper absorption of all nutrients, with the corresponding betterment of
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