Msm Capsules

MSM Fundamental Sulfur Capsules MSM (Fundamental Sulfur) provided by Douglas Laboratories®, contains 750 mg of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) per capsule. MSM, a derivative of DMSO, is a naturally occurring compound of biologically available sulfur.FUNCTIONSSulfur is an indispensable element in human nutrition. As part of the amino acids methionine and cysteine, sulfur is required for the structural integrity and function of almost every protein in the body, including enzymes, serum proteins, and the keratin of skin, hair, and nails. Sulfur is also an essential element for the glycosaminoglycans of connective tissues and cartilage, and assumes a major role in liver detoxification as part of the hepatic sulfur conjugation pathways. Proper detoxification of xenobiotics, such as phenols, and many endogenous and foreign food- or air-borne compounds depends on an adequate supply of biologically active sulfur.Dietary MSM serves as a versatile donor of metabolically active sulfur for the synth