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middle-aged and older-are
shaking.Sinceosteoarthritis
form of joint inflaming causeoflong-term
this grouP,a safe,
to arthritis relief is
MethylsulfonYlmethane (MSM), a naturally occurring
sulfur compound,joins the well-known
duo glucosamineand chondroitin in
supporting joint function' But that's not
the only benefit MSM offers movers and
shakers.
NO PAIII
Severalscientific trials have demonstrated
the effectivenessof MSM' one study
comparedglucosamine,MSM, and a
to
combination of the two supplements
mild
a placeboin men and women with
to moderate osteoarthritis' After three
months, individuals taking MSM reported
significantly lesspain and swelling, while
th"oseusingthe combination of glucosamine
and MSM exPeriencedan evenfaster
and greater relief from discomfort and
inflammation. A new pilot clinical trial
among adults with osteoarthritis of the knee
found that trtSM (3 grams twice daily for
three months) significantly reduced pain
and improved physical function, alongwith
the ability to perform daily activities'
Active people of all agescan benefit from
lfSlt, which helps alleviate post-workout
muscle sorenessor chronic tendonitis'
"Many athletesreport that their soreness
dropsby asmuch as 40 Percentwhen
they take MSMj' writes professionalbody
buiider and health and fitness author
Dave T\rttle in User's Guide to Nutritional
Supplements.
essentialnutrientsulfur'Foundin
for new cell
sulfuris necessary
and helps the body fight free-radical
damageand toxicity. It is also a constituent
ofkeratin and collagen,substancesin hair'
"MSM has been shown not
nails, and skin.
only to enhancethe beauty of skin, nails'
(for
*d h"ir, bn alsoto help skin healing
acne'
instance after burns or wounds),
allergies,arthritis, and much more," says
nutritionist Patrick Holford'
DETOXAND MORE
After the inevitable holiday excesses'
consider detoxifying supplements'Holford
recommendsMSM (2 grams dailY) to
in
support the cleansingprocessin the liver'
addition to a multivitamin/mineral, vitamin
C, and an antioxidantcomPlex'
MSM also appearsto easeheartburn and
migraines while boosting immune function'
Since MSM in foods (including fresh fish'
meat, milk, and fruit) is often destrol'ed\'
even moderate processing most people can
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