PURE MSM Capsules

MSM is an Important Source of Sulphur

Sulphur is of great importance for the human body and presumably all organisms on this Earth. It occurs naturally in inorganic compounds such as Methylsulfonylmethane and sulphate, or in organic compounds, e.g. in the amino acids cysteine and methionine.

Exogenous MSM sources are supplied to the body through dietary supplements or the consumption of foods such as fruit, vegetables, grains, beer and wine, coffee, tea and cow's milk. In addition to MSM, ingested methionine or MSM-related sulphur sources can be utilised by the microbiota to produce MSM and make it available to the host.

Until a few years ago, it was assumed that sulphur that does not enter the body via the amino acids methionine or cysteine has only passive effects, e.g. through action on specific signalling pathways.

Today there is evidence that sulphur supplied, for example, via MSM can be converted to sulphur-containing amino acids either via the microbiota or via metabolic pathways in human cells.

Sulphur has various biochemical functions in the body:

Component of proteins and enzymes: Sulphur is a component of amino acids such as methionine and cysteine, which in turn are building blocks for proteins. These proteins and enzymes are responsible for numerous vital functions in the body, such as metabolism, the regulation of enzyme activities and the formation of tissue structure.

Formation of disulphide bonds: Cysteine, a sulphur-containing amino acid, is crucial for the formation of disulphide bonds between proteins. These bonds stabilise the three-dimensional structure of many proteins, particularly in skin, hair and nails, and contribute to the firmness and elasticity of these tissues.

Detoxification and antioxidant function: Sulphur-containing compounds such as glutathione are important antioxidants in the body. They protect cells from damage by free radicals and support the detoxification processes in the liver.

Connective tissue and joint health: Sulphur is a component of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) such as chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine sulphate, which are essential for the health of cartilage tissue and joints. These GAGs help bind water in cartilage, which supports their shock-absorbing properties and promotes joint mobility.

Skin, hair and nails: Sulphur is important, through the amino acid cysteine, for the formation of keratin, the structural protein that forms and strengthens skin, hair and nails. Adequate sulphur supply can support the appearance and health of these tissues.

Energy production: Sulphur is involved in the formation of Coenzyme A, which plays a central role in energy metabolism, particularly in the citric acid cycle and fatty acid oxidation.

Immune system: Sulphur-containing compounds such as taurine can support immune system function and possess anti-inflammatory properties.

MSM is therefore used primarily in the areas of immune function, anti-inflammatory therapy and for the health of skin, hair and nails.

A recent, high-quality gold-standard human study (RCT) recently concluded:

"This study showed that oral administration of MSM in healthy participants who had mild knee pain improved both the health status of the knee and that of the body."

Toguchi et al. (2023): Methylsulfonylmethane Improves Knee Quality of Life in Participants with Mild Knee Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

In another human study titled "Beauty from within: Oral administration of a sulphur-containing dietary supplement (methylsulfonylmethane) improves signs of skin ageing", further results were published.

Muizzudin & Benjamin (2022): Beauty from within: Oral administration of a sulphur-containing supplement methylsulfonylmethane improves signs of skin ageing

Our MSM Capsules

Like all products in the PURE range, our MSM comes without any problematic additives. We use the branded raw material OptiMSM® for our product.

OptiMSM® is one of the highest-quality raw materials in terms of MSM. Through a complex 4-stage distillation process, the product is particularly pure, isolating MSM molecules and removing impurities. This also minimises moisture content, which virtually eliminates the risk of microbial contamination and product deterioration.