MSM powder, 500 grammes

MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane

Also known as organically bound sulphur, MSM consists of two methyl groups and around 34% elemental sulphur. MSM can be found in nature, for example in rainwater and in fresh fruit and vegetables (1 to 4 mg MSM per kg). MSM is comparatively volatile and is lost when exposed to high temperatures or stored for long periods of time. Breast milk is the most abundant natural source of MSM.

MSM is essential for life on earth

The relevance of MSM for life on earth is enormous. Life on earth as we know it would not be possible without MSM. MSM is produced naturally as part of the earth's sulphur cycle: algae and plant plankton in the oceans absorb large quantities of inorganic sulphur from the seawater and transform it into a simple organic form. When algae and plankton die, enzymes break down organic sulphur compounds into dimethyl sulphide (DMS). This is a volatile substance that is only slightly soluble in water. It therefore accumulates in the atmosphere, where it is converted by ultraviolet light and ozone into dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) and further into methylsulphonylmethane (MSM). MSM and DMSO dissolve well in water. They provide the necessary condensation nuclei for the formation of raindrops. Clouds do not form and therefore there is no rain if DMSO and MSM are not in the air. Trees and plants absorb DMSO and MSM from rainwater quickly and efficiently through their roots.

Production process

Although MSM is a naturally occurring substance, it would be impractical to extract it naturally. It would not be desirable to cut down countless trees. Nowadays, DMSO, water and hydrogen peroxide are used as raw materials. DMSO is then converted into MSM using a complex process. It is very important that the manufacturing process used results in a pure end product. Unfortunately, however, this does not seem to be the case in the production of MSM. The expensive distillation process, which effectively removes any impurities in the raw materials, is absolutely preferable to the often used (much cheaper) crystallisation process.

The MSM powder OptiMSM® from Vitals is a Bergstrom Nutrition product and contains no additives. It consists of 100 % pure MSM. Bergstrom has invested decades of research into the development, optimisation, production, use and safety of OptiMSM®. It is a continuous process in which the highest quality is the criterion. Only high-quality materials and raw materials are used in production. Bergstrom also utilises a unique multiple distillation process that is considered superior. Production takes place exclusively at a single location in North America. The production facility is used exclusively for MSM production.

Valuable ingredients

* No reference quantity according to LMIV specified

OptiMSM® is a registered trade mark of Bergstrom Nutrition, EU patent no. 0103836 and no. 0200526.

Ingredients

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).

Recommended dosage

First week 1 gram (= 1 level measuring spoon) per day, second week 2 grams per day, then 3 grams per day. Take with water or fruit juice (approx. 150 ml) with a meal.
One measuring spoon of 1.25 ml (= approx. 1 gram of MSM) is included. Limited shelf life after opening.

Storage instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from light (not in the refrigerator).

Legal information

The recommended daily intake must not be exceeded. Food supplements are no substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of small children.