why do you take msm?

[cordeliasmama2]

just wonderiing...why do some of u take it? what are the benefits? is it safe for nursing moms?
thanks for sharing :)

[Veganforlife]

http://www.falconblanco.com/health/msm/faq.html

Can I take MSM while breast feeding?
Most definitely! Breast milk is a good source of MSM, so it is not a foreign substance. Only food. There are some doctors who will advise against you taking MSM while breast feeding because they are uncertain of MSM and are cautious about everything. There are some doctors who will tell you it won't hurt your child. Your child's hair and nails will grow and become healthier, their immune system will be much stronger. If it seems to present a problem just discontinue taking it until after breast feeding. If concerned always check with your healthcare professional.

[juliebove]

I take it for Fibromyalgia. I don't think everyone needs it, but if you have pain issues or perhaps a skin problem, it could help.

[shashibala]

I am taking it to support my skin as I lose weight and to help with a shoulder injury (rotator cuff tear). I'm not sure if it helps yet, but it doesn't hurt.

[rawstrength]

I take it for several reasons.
1. Most people are deficient in MSM. It is found in nature in rain water and in crops watered with rain water. It is destroyed by cooking. So most of us who have eaten cooked food in the past and/or don't grow all their own food are deficient.
2. Acne. My acne is much better on raw, but not completely gone. I have noticed some improvements in the 3 weeks I have been taking msm.
3. Detox. Msm is a key component of our cell membranes. It makes cells more permeable, and better able to get nutrients in and toxins out. I have been mostly raw since November (100% raw, 95% of the time) but I didn't experience a healing crisis until I started taking MSM. I made the mistake of starting with 2 tbs. per day instead of starting slowly and gradually. 3 days later I was struck with flu-like symptoms. Basically I was spewing mucus everywhere lol. So I can personally testify that msm really does accelerate detox!

[lavendarJ]

What brand can someone recommend?

[rawstrength]

What brand can someone recommend?

I like Jarrow brand.