MachOneMustang
09-12-2004, 01:23 AM
Hey Guys.
For 2 weeks now I’ve been taking 1000mg of MSM (GNC MSM 1000) once a day (I also take the GNC Ultra Mega Gold multivitamin). I read that the body uses 750mg of MSM on a daily basis, but surely not all of that 1000mg pill is absorbed into my body. Basically I’m trying to promote really healthy skin and hair (as well as better overall health).
So I’m wondering… would I be over-dosing if I took two of those 1000mg pills a day? For rheumatoid arthritis, the suggested dosage is only 750mg twice a day… and you would think rheumatoid arthritis would require more MSM “power” than healthier skin and hair… no?
Also, over-dosing aside, would it even be worth it? Say you can’t reach toxic levels of MSM… your body might just secrete all that excess MSM, wasting the pill… wasting money.
Any input would be greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance!
For 2 weeks now I’ve been taking 1000mg of MSM (GNC MSM 1000) once a day (I also take the GNC Ultra Mega Gold multivitamin). I read that the body uses 750mg of MSM on a daily basis, but surely not all of that 1000mg pill is absorbed into my body. Basically I’m trying to promote really healthy skin and hair (as well as better overall health).
So I’m wondering… would I be over-dosing if I took two of those 1000mg pills a day? For rheumatoid arthritis, the suggested dosage is only 750mg twice a day… and you would think rheumatoid arthritis would require more MSM “power” than healthier skin and hair… no?
Also, over-dosing aside, would it even be worth it? Say you can’t reach toxic levels of MSM… your body might just secrete all that excess MSM, wasting the pill… wasting money.
Any input would be greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance!
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Gopherhead
09-12-2004, 11:39 AM
This is what I picked up from a reliable, unbiased source on supplements:
"Typical dosage recommendations range from 2-5 grams per day as a beginning or "loading" dose to about 50-200mg per day for maintenance. Due to the lack of strong scientific efficacy, however, MSM is not recommended as a particularly effective dietary supplement for joint health."
The active 'ingredient' in MSM that promotes stronger, healthier bones, hair and skin (connective tissue) is sulfer, which is readily available from other, less costly sources (mainly food!). Despite all the annecedotal claims that it helps RA sufferes it has yet to be substantiated by the medical community. It does seem to help the body stimulate immune system response.
MSM is considered safe (but not effective) as a dietary supplement. Toxicity has only been reported in rats and dogs when taken at very high doses - doses that would correspond to 200 grams per day for a human.
FYI, other sources of sulfer are: eggs, meat and fish, and sulfur containing amino acids such as methionine and cystine/cysteine.
Cheers,
Nat
"Typical dosage recommendations range from 2-5 grams per day as a beginning or "loading" dose to about 50-200mg per day for maintenance. Due to the lack of strong scientific efficacy, however, MSM is not recommended as a particularly effective dietary supplement for joint health."
The active 'ingredient' in MSM that promotes stronger, healthier bones, hair and skin (connective tissue) is sulfer, which is readily available from other, less costly sources (mainly food!). Despite all the annecedotal claims that it helps RA sufferes it has yet to be substantiated by the medical community. It does seem to help the body stimulate immune system response.
MSM is considered safe (but not effective) as a dietary supplement. Toxicity has only been reported in rats and dogs when taken at very high doses - doses that would correspond to 200 grams per day for a human.
FYI, other sources of sulfer are: eggs, meat and fish, and sulfur containing amino acids such as methionine and cystine/cysteine.
Cheers,
Nat
MachOneMustang
09-14-2004, 01:19 PM
Well, thank you Gopherhead for your information. I was aware sulfer was the prime ingredient in MSM, but wasn't positive on sufficient other sources of it existed. I also didn't know MSM may be more hype than truth. I think I will continue to take one capsule a day to save money! Thanks again.