Sulfur is an essential mineral that our bodies require to function properly. Sulfur is the 3rd most abundant mineral found in the human body (in terms of body weight). It is found in all cells, especially in the skin, hair, and nails. Organic sulfur is used by all living things to transfer oxygen from the air you breathe and the water you drink, into your cells. It is also used to produce energy and flush toxins. In addition, is critical to making glutathione. Glutathione is an antioxidant that our bodies make to protect us from free radicals. The technical name for this organic compound is methylsulfonylmethane or MSM for short.
MSM is an organic sulfur-containing compound that’s used to improve immune function, lower inflammation and help restore healthy bodily tissue. MSM is also a popular joint health supplement. The human body can’t produce sulfur on its own, so our cellular health depends on consuming enough organic sulfur each day. It occurs naturally in some green vegetables and other food products. Unlike other vital minerals, your body can’t store organic sulfur. Here are some of the health benefits of sulfur/MSM.
Slowed Aging and Wrinkling
Sulfur is sometimes referred to as “the beauty mineral.” And when you consider that the skin or epidermis is actually an organ made up of millions of cells, that makes sense. Skin cells that don’t get enough oxygen are dull, susceptible to damage, and lose their elasticity. Change that dynamic by infusing your skin cells with oxygen, and the result may be beautiful, healthy, supple skin, with fewer wrinkles. Organic sulfur supports the inflammation and accumulation of waste, toxins, in damaged cells that create skin conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and liver spots. MSM is also necessary for collagen production, and collagen is what helps keep skin from becoming saggy, wrinkled, cracked and dry.
Heart Health
Studies have shown that sulfur may have incredible benefits for cardiovascular health. One study documented that 54 patients with scheduled open-heart surgery canceled those procedures when their EKGs displayed healthy results after only 6 week of using organic sulfur. It appears that the organic sulfur helped blood cells repair and regenerate, break down plaque deposits, and eliminate scar tissue.
Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
Another well-researched benefit of MSM is that it helps decrease joint inflammation. It also is known to improve flexibility and restore collagen production in some cases. In addition, research shows that many patients with arthritis, joint pain, stiffness, knee/back problems and a limited range of motion experience a reduction in symptoms and improved quality of life when taking an MSM supplement.
MSM supplements are beneficial for helping the body form new joint and muscle tissue while lowering inflammatory responses that contribute to swelling and stiffness. An MSM supplement is a natural and effective anti-inflammatory because of how sulfur impacts the immune system and facilitates normal cellular activity. Sulfur needs to be present for our cells to release many byproducts and excess fluids that can accumulate and cause swelling/tenderness.
Digestive Support
Sulfur may also be able to help the cells in the gut lining regenerate quickly. And this is super important if you are suffering from leaky gut. This is a condition where the gut lining has been damaged and causes food particles to move from the digestive tract directly into the bloodstream and triggers an immune response and inflammation. Sulphur may also reducesinflammation and swelling in the intestines, esophagus, and sooth gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Lowers Muscle Pain
Research suggests that MSM can act like a natural analgesic and supports muscles while improving range of motion and mobility. It may even help with muscle recovery after exercise or injury. This is because sulfur is stored inside tissues that make up our muscles and joints. MSM helps repair the rigid fibrous tissue cells in our muscles that become broken down during exercise, therefore helping prevent them from swelling for prolong periods of time.
MSM also restores the flexibility and permeability of cell walls within muscles, which means nutrients can pass through the tissues more easily, facilitating repair work faster and removing lactic acid, which causes that “burning feeling” following exercise. The result is less time needed for recovery, plus reduced pressure, soreness and cramps.
Sulfur has been linked to many more health benefits than I covered in this article. I would highly recommend that you supplement with a high quality MSM supplement from a reputable company if you have any health issues that you haven’t been able to resolve. Try it for 90 days and if that doesn’t resolve your issue, pursue other avenues.
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