What is MSM and Why Using MSM for hair loss makes sense plus Lots of other benefits.

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A product I have come across that has great potential as far as hair loss is concerned  

 and its relation to overall health is a substance called methyl-sulfonyl-methane or MSM for short which is believed by some as having beneficial effects on such diverse body systems as ligament and bone health as well as skin and hair conditions.

A gentleman by the name of Stanly Jacob MD who worked with the Portland Health Sciences University in Oregon and Robert Herschler who was a research scientist for Crown Zellerbachwere were investigating a substance called DMSO  (of which MSM was found to be the active ingredient)  the  (DMSO)  was said by many who had used it for muscle soreness and joint pain to be of great help.

Problem was it appears the DMSO compound although very helpful for joint and muscle pain among other things also had a negative side effect of causing a fishy smell by the user which would of course put most people off.   

Then according to many press articles on MSM it seems the scientists discovered the active ingredient MSM and found some pretty amazing benefits from this substance -- just to name a few are relief from joint and muscle pain, rheumatoid arthritis, emphysema, skin ulcers and chronic urinary tract infections and all of course without the unpleasant smell associated with DMSO.

Yea I know another one of those cure all supplements - yada yada yada - been there - done that- but from my own personnel  experience from using it I think you should at least keep an open mind and check it out.

Below is a small list of the benefits attributed to the supplement but I can attest personally that it has helped resolve at least some of my hair loss problems and well isn't that what we are here for I.E. what works and what doesn't when it comes to hair loss prevention and hopefully maybe get some restoration?

Its highly suggested that it be used in conjunction with vitamin C and I personally use a half teaspoon of MSM powder in about 6 ounces of water with a half teaspoon of sodium acerbate mixed well.  I will tell you if you buy MSM in bulk as I do because I am UH frugal- than expect a pretty nasty taste, but my no means intolerable,  you can always get it in capsule form to eliminate that problem if you wish. 

 MSM is a naturally occurring compound which is found in the fluids and flesh of plants and animals - people included -and is estimated to make up to 85% of the sulfur in living organisms but the problem is food processing --

The problem is as I have mentioned in my article on dieting for example is that although this substance SHOULD be available through out most of the food we eat due to the normal modern food processing nowdays--  heating and cooking of vegetables and meats (most peoples diets) much of the MSM they contained is lost. 

(For those interested in the chemical structure)

A diagram of the chemical structure is shown below.

Sulfur and what does it do well--

Sulfur provides links for producing colegin-I.E.skin and connective tissue.

Sulfur is needed to form proteins and amino acids in the body.

Sulfur activates the various vitamin actions including C. plus the B vitamins necessary for a myriad of body functions -  B1 and B5

Sulfur aids with insulin production and carbohydrate breakdown.

I should mention that although there are websites that say the stuff can all but bring back the deceased I don't believe that and I hope you don't either--I'm not pushing the stuff so don't worry.    

 Ad to this the fact that humans loose the ability as we age to extract this vital nutrient which can result in fatigue, poor immune and organ function as well as increased susceptibility to disease and in my opinion you see why some have reported amazing health results.

Bottom line I believe as I have stated elsewhere in this site that the body has to be thought of as a whole series of processes that have to work together for good health and your hair condition and  hair loss should be considered a key indicator as it may relate to those other areas of your body health. 

 So Take a look at MSM as a possible hair growth stimulant and maybe just a good thing for those of us who are over 40 and so far as joint and skin health are concerned which can affect people of all ages..