[hannah]

Hi Lotus,

I had a question before you are leaving and I can never ask our boobie master again..sad..but ehm what do you think about taking MSM? Many of us are taking it here including me(in a low dose) but is it actually aiding anything or could it be harmful in long term? Just wondering what do we need to know about msm? Other then that it could be beneficial for our skin and making our cells more ''penetratable''..
Thanks..

Hi Hannah,

Here's a few things I have on MSM. Some BN have said they saw results in a few weeks, personally I think it might take longer. In other words, don't throw in the towel to early, it has a lot going for it towards NBE.

MSM - Methylsulfonylmethane - should be taken internally as a food supplement. MSM is necessary for collagen synthesis: skin, hair and nails. MSM keeps cells from becoming rigid. MSM softens tissue (the beauty mineral), relieves stress, asthma, arthritis, inflammation, constipation, candida, acne, Rosecea, detoxifies the body and increases blood circulation, reduces muscle cramps, and back pain, removes inflammation, permits muscles to heal, increases energy, alertness, mental calmness, and the ability to concentrate.

MSM scavenges free radicals, relieves allergies to food and pollens, helps the liver produce choline, controls acidity in stomach and ulcers, coats intestinal tract so parasites lose ability to hang on, helps with hypersensitivity to drugs, increases body's ability to produce insulin, is important for carbohydrate metabolism, and speeds wound healing. supports development of breast tissue and ligaments. anti-oxidant

The expression of MSM-induced IGF-1R and GHR was inhibited by AG490, a Jak2 kinase inhibitor. MSM induced binding of STAT5 to the IGF-1R and increased IGF-1 and IGF-1R promoter activities. MSM can promote osteogenic differentiation (bone formation).


MSM- Methyl sulfonyl methane, makes collagen by changing softer protein into harder connective tissue collagen, it's used for pain and swelling of the joints caused by osteoarthritis. MSM is also said to aid in male enhancement because its large amount of sulfur which benefits collagen synthesis.

If it were to be classified for breast development, I'd say its more of an adaptogen because of all of it's supported benefits.


Side effects-Upset stomach, headache, or worsening of allergy symptoms may occur.
http://www.medicinenet.com/methylsulfony...ideEffects


MSM has been shown to have anti-cancer effects in breast cancer cells
http://examine.com/supplements/Methylsul...summary8-1

Proper protein synthesis can only be achieved with MSM monomers which maintain the correct molecular framework for soft and connective tissue throughout the human body.

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For reference:
The Hydroxyl radical scavengers DMTU and TMTU, and to a lesser extent DMSO, inhibited the later stages (2-4 h) of IL-I-, TNFa-, and LPS-induced COX-2 expression without affecting COX-1 or GAPDH mRNA expression. DMSO inhibits COX-2 expression without affecting COX-1 or GAPDH mRNA expression.
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Thank you VERY much Lotus! Thats a lot more benefits then I thought it had.. I'll definitely continue taking my msm.. I read up to 3000 mg is a right dosage but I'll keep it low as its also found in fruits and vegetables.