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Inflammation – trigger for many diseases

Inflammatory processes are involved in almost all acute and chronic symptoms and can occur in all parts of the body. In addition to overt, easily diagnosable inflammations, there are also very often subclinical, insidious inflammatory foci that are often not recognised over the years. Chronic inflammations can subsequently promote other illnesses, such as cancer or neurodegenerative diseases.

MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin: important substances produced by the body

When you hear or read about MSM or Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, you immediately think of a nasty chemical compound. But far from it! What sounds like chemistry is actually “pure nature”: the natural substance methyl sulfonyl methane was already discovered 150 years ago by Russian scientists. MSM is a naturally occurring form of organically bound sulphur. It is found in varying concentrations in the human organism. As organic sulphur, MSM is a vital nutrient and also has excellent biological availability when taken orally.

MSM: protective film for the mucous membranes

MSM also helps to modulate inflammatory troubles in the gastrointestinal tract and in the urogenital area. It is particularly well tolerated, as MSM also fulfils the function of an anti-allergen in the body. By supporting a natural protective layer on mucous membranes, such as in the mouth and nose, but especially in the intestines, it can not only ward off parasites, fungi and bacteria, but also allergic reactions and also bind allergens and foreign substances so that they can be flushed out. The regulation of parasites and fungi in the gut relieves the intestinal mucosa and contributes to a favourable intestinal environment. MSM is indispensable for the body as a component for the production of bile and thus supports both fat digestion and fat absorption and consequently the detoxification function of the liver.

MSM, the all-rounder

Organic sulphur is a vital element for numerous metabolic processes. It supports oxygen uptake in the blood and can therefore help to improve blood circulation and oxygen supply to the cells and brain. It improves the permeability of cell membranes, which in turn contributes to healthy oxygen and nutrient uptake into the cells as well as the removal of waste products from the cells. Therefore, please note that initially excretion reactions can occur, which can be quite severe depending on the body‘s own slagging. These include diarrhoea, skin rashes, fatigue or headaches, which often accompany the excretion of unwanted substances. This can be remedied by “creeping in”, i. e. slowly increasing the amount consumed.

By improving cell membrane permeability, sulphur increases the metabolism of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. In addition, the function of hormone metabolism (especially that of insulin) as well as the pH-dependent action of enzymes, immunoglobulins, protein synthesis and the structure or strength of cartilage, connective tissue, skin, hair and nails etc. are directly dependent on the supply of sulphur and its elemental compounds. MSM has the same advantages as the rather malodorous DMSO (dimethyl sulphoxide), but is tasteless and above all odourless.

Foods with MSM?

MSM is also found in fresh foods such as raw milk, sauerkraut, tomato paste, meat and fish. Especially foods containing mustard oils (garlic, onions, wild garlic, radish, horseradish, leek, cabbage, mustard) are rich in organic sulphur. However, heating, drying and other processing methods used in modern food preparation destroy this important nutrient.

The role of sulphur in the body‘s own detoxification: especially in glutathione metabolism

Sulphydryl groups (thiols) such as those in MSM are themselves able to bind undesirable substances in the body. In addition, however, they are significantly involved in the synthesis of important, endogenous detoxification substances. First and foremost among these is glutathione. Glutathione in its reduced form under the name Glutathione Sulph Hydril or GSH for short is one of the body‘s most important antioxidants and plays a key role in all detoxification processes. Reducing toxin load in the body, in turn, reduces inflammation. Gluthatione is found in every cell of the body and all organs, especially the eyes, liver, pancreas, but also in the immune system. It is a central molecule for a whole range of physiological processes.

GSH is absorbed through food – e. g. raw milk, liver, kidneys – as well as produced naturally by the body itself. GSH itself is one of the so-called thiols, i.e. sulfur-containing molecules, due to its sulfur nucleus. It is currently one of the most talked-about food supplements, as it offers a large list of benefits – endogenously from preventing oxidative damage to maintaining overall health and protecting the immune system.