Is Now brand MSM purified by crystallization or distillation?
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According to their advertisement: MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane) is a natural form of organic sulfur found in all living organismsThis natural compound provides the chemical links needed to form and maintain many types of tissues found in human body, including connective tissuesMSM is tested to meet a minimum 99.7% purity.
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Since all MSM & DMSO supplements now are artificially synthesized organic (carbon-based) petrochemical plant/animal fossils, the best quality is OptiMSM distilled 99.99% pure USA/some high-standard Japan sourced. (100% pure is a scientifically impossible exaggeration.) Per Sherry's posting, this Now brand says it's only 99.7% pure. I bought 7 Lights stating "USA sourced 4x distilled 99.99% pure" like OptiMSM awaiting hearing back why doesn't say OptiMSM. Distilled MSM can be purchased in flakes, crystals, or powder. We like crystals easy to scoop into Amazon's PureCaps v. MSM bitter taste. Since all MSM & DMSO supplements now are artificially synthesized organic (carbon-based) petrochemical plant/animal fossils, the best quality is OptiMSM distilled 99.99% pure USA/some high-standard Japan sourced. (100% pure is a scientifically impossible exaggeration.) Per Sherry's posting, this Now brand says it's only 99.7% pure. I bought 7 Lights stating "USA sourced 4x distilled 99.99% pure" like OptiMSM awaiting hearing back why doesn't say OptiMSM. Distilled MSM can be purchased in flakes, crystals, or powder. We like crystals easy to scoop into Amazon's PureCaps... » Read More Since all MSM & DMSO supplements now are artificially synthesized organic (carbon-based) petrochemical plant/animal fossils, the best quality is OptiMSM distilled 99.99% pure USA/some high-standard Japan sourced. (100% pure is a scientifically impossible exaggeration.) Per Sherry's posting, this Now brand says it's only 99.7% pure. I bought 7 Lights stating "USA sourced 4x distilled 99.99% pure" like OptiMSM awaiting hearing back why doesn't say OptiMSM. Distilled MSM can be purchased in flakes, crystals, or powder. We like crystals easy to scoop into Amazon's PureCaps v. MSM bitter taste. « Show Less
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According to their advertisement: MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane) is a natural form of organic sulfur found in all living organisms This natural compound provides the chemical links needed to form and maintain many types of tissues found in human body, including connective tissues MSM is tested to meet a minimum 99.7% purity.
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I suggest you either contact the manufacturer (NOW Foods), or contact Dr. Stanley Jacobs/Ronald Lawrence - authors of The Miracle of MSM.
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MSM supplements now are artificially synthesized organic (carbon-based) fossilized plant/animal petrochemicals, the purest available in many brands but I don't see it on this one is OptiMSM distilled 99.99% pure USA/sometimes high-standard Japan sourced. Food-form MSM is in grassfed animal proteins & rainwatered not irrigated or hothouse crops. ~ Blessings
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The expiration date on my MSM is 3/13. There is still a reasonable amount left, and I plan to consume it until it is finished. I don't see any apparent reasons why consumption past the expiry would pose any adverse affects.
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As it pertains to Mrm Msm creM, there is no listed perecentage ( that I was able to locate).~,however msm is the 2nd ingredient listed which suggests that behind the deionized water the cream is made up of mostly msm. This wasnt enough for me so I went to a vitamin shop and but 100% msm in liquid form and added it to the cream.
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Maybe this might help, taken from a google search? "Since the amount of MSM found naturally in living materials is too small to be extracted, the MSM used for dietary supplements is manufactured. The makers of OptiMSM® developed a four-stage process to separate impurities including heavy metals and other contaminants from OptiMSM®. Each batch exceeds the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph standards for MSM, and is validated by testing in independent laboratories."
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Not sure exactly what is the problem. The label has the ingredients listed:distilled water, MSM, and vitamin C.
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I think any manufactoring process has traces of what it was made of, in this case my understanding it would be of cellulose. I have used and recommended DMSO for my patients for over thirty years - no complaints, its quite amazing!
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All I know is that it is a sulphur product. I get it without MSM because I am allergic to sulphur and I have to break up my dogs pills. I don't want to touch it. But for the benefits from what I have read it helps with joint aches and pains.
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i use distilled water then run the water through a de-ionization process.... expedites the process and if you use a TDS meter during the process you can verify the "potency" of your CS and be uniform in its production.
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Bergstrom confirmed to me today that Dr's Best uses the purest MSM supplement--OptiMSM. I don't see OptiMSM on Kirkland's label. Since MSM supplements are artificially synthesized from petrochemicals, it's important to seek the purest USA not China sourced. OptiMSM is the max possible 99.99% pure distilled USA/sometimes high-standard Japan sourced. Food-form MSM is in grassfed animal proteins & rainwatered not irrigated or hothouse crops. ~ Blessings :)
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Miss Geertgens, To get a straight answer for the source of the MSM you should ask the source. They are very good in attending their clients. Here is the website. http://shop.mercola.com/
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MSM and Organic Sulfur are one and the same thing the same way that H2O is also referred to as water. There are no certified organic version of sulfur. MSM is referred to as Organic Sulfur by chemists, the FDA, and the US NIH. Hope this helps.
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There is only one manufacturer of msm in the US. There are different grades as with anything. This stuff is good, the people are straight up, Opti is the maker, American. Do you trust the Chinese?
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No, it's naturally occurring sulphur in MSM (METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE) Hope this helps :)
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Yes, with distilled or purified water. Remember DMSO grabs stuff and quickly brings it into the body so you don't want to take in any toxins from regular tap water. Dilute at a minimum 50/50. More typical use is at 70%-75% water.
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Not sure. The MSM in the Jarrow Formula is Opti-MSM made by Bergstrom Nutrition using distillation process but Bergstrom does not says what raw material they are using.