Sulfur for Better Health? 10 Surprising Ways Sulfur Can Benefit You

You're probably familiar with sulfur as a natural element but did you know that organic sulfur (also called MSM or Methylsulfonylmethane) is vital to health? Sulfur is one of the basic building blocks of vibrant health, essential for maintaining everything from youthful skin and joints to a healthy digestive system.*

Read on to find out 10 ways sulfur can positively affect health, not just for people but all animal life.

Our website also has more in depth information on our Organic Sulfur supplement to help you experience the benefits of bio-available sulfur for yourself.

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1. Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in the body, about half being concentrated in the muscles, skin and bones, and is essential for life. Sulfur makes up vital amino acids used to create protein for cells, tissues, hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. The body loses its store of water-soluable sulfur daily so it must be continually replenished for optimal health and nutrition.
   
   
2. Sulfur is needed for insulin production. Insulin controls carbohydrate metabolism, and supplying sufficient sulfur helps the pancreas to maintain its insulin production.
   
   
3. Sulfur detoxifies at the cellular level. Healthy cells can absorb adequate nutrients while releasing wastes. Sulfur affects this by helping your body build strong breathable cell walls that properly balance cell pressure. Having enough sulfur helps your body to remove wastes that may suffocate or swell the cells possibly resulting in pain, stiffness and muscle soreness.
   
   
4. Sulfur supports and builds flexible cells membranes. Elastic, "breathable" normal blood vessel tissues are able to pass oxygen and nutrients through their walls to nourish the body and handle the body's blood flow without stress. Having enough bio-available sulfur helps ensure you have the nutrients for normal cell replacement.
   
   
5. Sulfur has been called nature's "beauty mineral" because it keeps your complexion clear and youthful and hair glossy and smooth. Collagen production in your body depends on sulfur to maintain healthy skin and heal scars. When you have enough sulfur in your body, your skin and hair are more flexible, softer, and smoother.
   
   
6. Where is organic sulfur found in nature? Where do we get organic sulfur we can use? From rainwater and seawater absorbed by plants. Plankton in our oceans absorb it from underwater volcanoes and then release sulfur compounds back into seawater as part of their natural cycle. This is converted to DMS, a gas sulfur compound that bubbles up into the atmosphere. Ozone and ultraviolet sunlight change the sulfur gas to other forms of organic sulfur, DMSO and Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). The rain now contains organic sulfur which is spread over the oceans and land where it is absorbed by plants and seaweed.



7. We may not eat a large diet of foods rich in organic sulfur like people used to. For most of human history, we ate fruits and vegetables fresh from the ground and did not have to give a second thought to getting this essential nutrient. However, food storage, transport, processing, cooking, even washing and drying, disperse and degrade MSM. Now due to our modern lifestyle, we still need this natural sulfur but may find supplementing helpful to get the amount of bioavailable sulfur our bodies expect. Also our need for bioavalable sulfur maybe greater due to the stresses of air pollution and degradation of our soil and water.



8. MSM suppports the body's normal defenses with subtle anti-parasitic action. When parasites attach to someone's intestinal lining, they can live, reproduce and leach nutrients from the body indefinitely. Organic sulfur helps block parasites by competing for receptor sites on the mucous membrane. When parasites can not attach themselves, some may be simply be flushed out of the system in normal elimination through the bowels before they can reproduce.
   
   
9. MSM supports the body's normal responses to external substances including stresses of various pollutants in the air. MSM has an ability to bind toand strengthen mucuous membranes, stabilizing them and form a natural block. Another way MSM can help in this area is through elimination of free radicals, and improvement of cell permeability for better flow of nutrients in and wastes out.
   
   
10. MSM and Vitamin C. Your body uses organic sulfur (MSM) along with Vitamin C to create new, healthy cells and connective tissue. Organic sulfur helps determine how flexible the bond is between the cells. An adequate supply of MSM and Vitamin C supports healthy cell regeneration. As your new cells are created, MSM is incorporated into the bonds that make up cells walls. The result is the creation of cell walls that are better able to absorb nutrients.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is 34% sulfur, making it the richest source of bio-available organic sulfur. MSM is safe, non-allergenic and easily digestible as a food.

Since naturally occurring organic sulfur is found only tiny amounts in even the richest natural plant sources, you would have to eat a pound of garlic every day to get as much as is in a teaspoon of MSM.

The safety of the MSM supplements we have chosen to carry is guaranteed by manufacturing (in a GMP-FDA approved facility) that uses distillation to remove all impurities, leaving only MSM. With regular testing for quality and purity, this MSM meets and exceeds industry standards. MSM has received a GRAS designation, meaning "Generally Recognized as Safe".

Our MSM, available for people and pets in bulk one pound bags, will help you supplement your diet with an often overlooked essential mineral. Even though MSM is found in small quantities in food, we recommend adding Organic Sulfur to your daily nutrition program as the best way to ensure you get sufficient amounts to support all your needs.

We now have premium MSM as Pure Organic Sulfur Crystals without additives to support your cellular health. This is the most potent form, up to 85% more effective than powders with additives in jars or capsules, such as anti-caking agents. Find out more and get our Premium Organic Sulfur crystals here.

Take 1 teaspoon per 100 lbs of body weight twice daily. Just put it in a glass or water bottle or jar and let it sit at room temperature to dissolve. Overnight dissolving is easy, although it doesn't really take that long. Then you can drink it first thing in the morning and again later midafternoon.

Take your water bottle with you to drink Drink LOTS of water. You can give the dissolved sulfur/water mix a small squeeze of lemon to mask the slightly bitter taste if you like, though most people get used to it quickly, especially since you may feel increased energy shortly after drinking it.

It is preferable to take MSM Sulfur on an empty stomach, so nothing interferes with its full, fast utilization in the body.

We hope you enjoyed learning more about the positive impact supplementing with sulfur can have on your health. Who knew that such a common element is also a vital food supplement?

Did you know that organic Sulfur and natural Vitamin C work together synergistically to support collagen production, the immune system and more? If you are taking large amounts of sulfur (MSM), you should also increase your natural Vitamin C intake.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with your health practitioner if you have a health issue, and before taking any supplements.

Studies and research on MSM sulfur here:
Butawan M, Benjamin RL, Bloomer RJ. Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement. Nutrients. 2017 Mar 16;9(3):290. doi: 10.3390/nu9030290. PMID: 28300758; PMCID: PMC5372953.

Barrager E, Veltmann JR Jr, Schauss AG, Schiller RN. A multicentered, open-label trial on the safety and efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. J Altern Complement Med. 2002 Apr;8(2):167-73. doi: 10.1089/107555302317371451. PMID: 12006124.

van der Merwe M, Bloomer RJ. The Influence of Methylsulfonylmethane on Inflammation-Associated Cytokine Release before and following Strenuous Exercise. J Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp). 2016;2016:7498359. doi: 10.1155/2016/7498359. Epub 2016 Oct 23. PMID: 27844051; PMCID: PMC5097813.

Muizzuddin N, Benjamin R. Beauty from within: Oral administration of a sulfur-containing supplement methylsulfonylmethane improves signs of skin ageing. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2022 Jul;92(3-4):182-191. doi: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000643. Epub 2020 Feb 21. PMID: 32083522.

Magnuson BA, Appleton J, Ames GB. Pharmacokinetics and distribution of [35S]methylsulfonylmethane following oral administration to rats. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Feb 7;55(3):1033-8. doi: 10.1021/jf0621469. PMID: 17263509.

Did you know that organic Sulfur and natural Vitamin C work together synergistically to support collagen production, the immune system and more? If you are taking large amounts of sulfur (MSM), you should also increase your natural Vitamin C intake.

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