MSM is an abbreviation for Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane. MSM is also
called organic or biological sulfur. This natural form of sulfur is
found in all living organisms and is present in our body fluids and
tissues. It is found in many fresh foods including most fresh fruits and
vegetables, milk and some grains. Even though it is present in fresh
foods, it is easily destroyed in cooking, storing and processing which
makes it a valuable supplement, especially for vegetarians as they may
have a shortage of sulfur in their diets.
MSM has more recently become used as a dietary
supplement because of the outgrowth of research on the well-known
substance DMSO. MSM is a stable metabolite of DMSO, odorless and a very
efficient method for supplementation. Actually, MSM is equivalent to
DMSO but contains an additional atom of oxygen, so it is actually DMSO2.
OxyMin® MSM can be used as a dietary supplement to provide our bodies with needed sulfur missing from our food.