He learned that MSM was a stable metabolite of DMSO, odorless and a very efficient method for supplementation. Actually, MSM is equivalent to DMSO but contains an additional atom of oxygen, so it is actually DMSO2. Protected under U.S. Patents 5,071,878 and 4,863,748 and 4,616,039 and 4,296,130. It is essential to life, and a major component of all living things. It is an element that is quite often overlooked as a nutrient, but yet is an important ingredient in several of the very critical amino acids that make up the proteins contained in our muscles, enzymes and other constituents in our body.
Sulfur is in the proteins which constitute basic hair, nails and skin.
The sulfur-containing structural protein keratin is found throughout the body, from the epidermis to the hair follicle to the bronchial epithelium of the lungs to the intestinal mucosa. Dietary sulfur can be incorporated into cysteine, cystine and glutathione. Animal studies using radioactive tracers show that the sulfur in MSM can even be utilized to prepare methionine. It is a natural form of sulfur found in all living organisms and is present in our body fluids and tissues. It is found in many fresh foods including most fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and some grains.