Let’s first take a quick look at what is MSM it is the short form of methylsulfonylmethane, a naturally occurring sulfur compound. It is found in most plants and animals, we can find it in foods like seeds, nuts, meat, dairy and some dark leafy greens.
The many benefits of this sulfur compound are still under investigation and have yet to be completely understood. However, researchers have found MSM to be present in almost every cell of our body, which may explain the many different roles that MSM plays throughout the body.
One of the most well known benefits of MSM is in reducing the inflammatory response. MSM works by stopping the signals from arriving at the inflammatory receptors so that the body does not produce the inflammation. It is used by many people with arthritis and joint pain.
The benefits of topical MSM for skin are due to the powerful anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of MSM. We know that methylsulfonylmethane helps to repair damage to cells, increase cell flexibility, and stimulate collagen production, making it an essential tool for the health of your skin.
MSM assists the body in it's repair process and helps to repair and restore tissues, methylsulfonylmethane also stimulates the production of collagen.
As we age collagen production decreases over time and so does the body's natural stores of sulfur, because sulfur is necessary to produce collagen we begin to see the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen is one of the essential building blocks to youthful looking skin, MSMs ability to stimulate the production of collagen has it becoming more popular for it’s anti-aging effects and benefits for the skin. Over time as we have less free sulfur stores in our body, we may need to increase our sulfur intake naturally from foods, supplements and/or creams.
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