Cooking, drying, smoking, pickling, and long-term storage can deplete the MSM content of food. It is unlikely that sufficient MSM is ingested to significantly contribute to the nutritional sulfur requirement. MSM is effective in alleviating gastrointestinal upset such as produced by the ingestion of aspirin and other pharmaceuticals or parasitic infections. MSM is very effective in fighting allergic reactions to inhalants, igestants, dust mites and their fecal matter. MSM has been found very effective in fighting chronic fatigue syndrome and is very active against parasitic infections, microbial, and fungal problems of the intestinal and urogenital tracts.
Proteins are essential for proper cellular metabolism and soft tissue synthesis.
Proper protein synthesis can only be achieved with amino acid monomers that maintain the correct molecular framework for soft and connective tissue throughout the human body. Because protein is the main ingredient in most soft tissue, beneficial effects from regular usage of MSM have been reported for alleviating arthritis, improved flexibility, smoother skin, healthier hair and nails, and faster and better healing from surgical procedures or traumatic events. MSM is the transport molecule for elemental sulfur which is required for proper assimilation of the amino acids methiorine and cysteine. In addition, the peptide hormone, insulin, requires sulfur in its molecular structure, and numerous other proteins, catalysts and enzymes incorporate sulfur into their molecular framework. MSM has proved useful as a dietary supplement for both children and adults, including geriatric patients.