OptiMSM - Methylsulphonylmethane:

• MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane) is a naturally occurring bio-available and biologically active organic sulphur compound essential for the formation of healthy cells and membranes.  It is form of sulphur also known as dimethyl sulphone and is chemically related to DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide).
• OptiMSM is the culmination of more than a decade of product research testing and innovation.  Every batch is extensively tested by an independent laboratory to assure that it is 99.9% pure.  OptiMSM is a registered trademark of Cardinal Nutrition.
• MSM’s origins are from ocean phytoplankton.  These micro-organisms produce compounds of sulphur in combination with seawater which escape into the atmosphere. Sunlight and ozone convert them to precursor DMSO (dimethylsulphoxide) and thence to MSM which is returned to earth via rainfall and soaked up by plants. Plants are in turn consumed by animals.
• MSM is normally found in fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, and unprocessed milk.  It is easily lost with moisture, heat, and various kinds of processing. It is a dietary sulfur needed for good health.
• MSM enables the optimum functioning of three essential amino acids - cystine, cysteine and methionine.
• Sulphur maintains the structure of cell proteins and boosts the production of collagen in connective tissue assisting in the growth and health of these tissues.
• MSM aids in analgesia, is anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and reduces muscle spasm.
• MSM is crucial in maintaining the alkaline and acid balance in blood.
• MSM is one of the least toxic substances known.  It has been widely tested as a food ingredient with no allergic reactions documented.  It appears to have no side effects as it is a natural ingredient found in food.
• MSM should be avoided with anti-coagulant drugs, and not prescribed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for infants younger than 2 years of age.  Large doses of up to 8gms per day may cause some gastric discomfort and diarrhoea.