Try MSM for Joint Soreness and Arthritis Pain

MSM is Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, or sulphur that is found in all living things. In our bodies, sulphur is needed for the formation and growth of our cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bones. It supports all of our joints. Sulphur is in many of the foods we eat. In meats like beef, poultry and fish. In dairy products such as eggs and milk. In vegetables like onion, broccoli, garlic and cabbage. Cooking our foods lessons the amount of sulphur we ingest. We can obtain more sulphur through our diet by eating fresh, non-processed foods. But for many, it is difficult to obtain enough sulphur in our diet alone. Over time not having an adequate amount of sulphur in our diets can have an adverse effect our joints and connective tissue. In addition, through the course of living we inflict wear and tear onto our joints. And, in most cases, this damage is irreversible and can lead to osteoarthritis. An MSM suppliment once a day can help.

Ever heard your grandmother complain about that pain in her knee when she walks? Well, grandma probably has osteoarthritis. The joint in grandma's knee is worn out. According to wikipedia, osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is caused from wear and tear, repetitive use, and trauma to the joint. As well as infection of the joint and age. Osteoarthritis  can occur at any age, but is found mostly middle aged and older adults. Suffers experience mild to severe joint pain that can be chronic. Joints in the knees, hips, hands, feet, back and pelvis are the main targets of osteoarthritis. Unfortunatly, once osteoarthritis has set in it cannot be cured.

The best way to help prevent osteoarthritis is through diet and exercise as well as weight management. We should all ask ourselves if we are getting enough sulphur in our diet or in supplement form. Sulphur in MSM is used by our bodies to provide the support needed by our joints and connective tissue to keep them healthy and strong. It helps to re-build and regenerate them. Our bodies are programed to heal themselves from all of the damage that living can do. However, our bodies cannot re-build or regenerate if they are missing the materials to do so. That's why for many, an MSM supplement is needed to ensure that our bodies have enough sulphur work with. Hence, strengthening our joints and connective tissue.

I started taking a 1000 mg. supplement of MSM a day to help rejuvenate my hair, finger nails and skin. It turns out that the sulphur in MSM is a main building block in keratin and collagen as well. Surprising I noticed after my strenuous workouts I wasn't as sore as I had been in the past. I workout daily and have been known from time to time to overdo it. This has, of course, placed pressure on my joints and connective tissue. I have discovered that my 1000 mg. MSM supplement is supporting my joints and connective tissue as well as my hair, finger nails and skin.

Remember that knee pain that grandma was feeling when she walks that is probably caused by osteoarthritis? Well, the ugly truth is that most of us, as we grow to old age will have osteoarthritis in a joint or two. And, as stated before, there isn't a cure. However, even if you have osteoarthritis already MSM can help. I discover when purchasing my MSM supplements a GNC health store that many osteoarthritis sufferers take MSM supplements, along with Glucosamine to help with managing pain and can increase mobility. A clinical study done by the Southwest College Research Institute found that knee osteoarthritis patents felt less pain and were able to perform daily living tasks better after taking MSM for 12 weeks. (Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2006 Mar:14(3):286-94 U.S. National Library of Medicine). 

The scientific community is just starting to discover the benefits that MSM supplements may have on supporting our joints and connective tissues and maybe in preventing osteoarthritis. Me, I'm not wasting any time waiting for all the studies to know that MSM can help. Less soreness on my joints after workouts is enough evidence for me.