Composition: Methylsulphonylmethane, Resveratrol, Citrus Bioflavonoids titrated to 50% in hesperidin, Sorbitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Cutin, Maize Starch, Dicalcium Phosphate.
MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane)
This compound is a natural form of organic sulphur. Food sources include milk, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. MSM and the related compounds, DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) and DMS (dimethyl sulfide) are the source of approximately 85% of the sulphur compounds in all living organisms.
Sulphur is the fourth most plentiful mineral in the human body, which cannot synthesize it, and is essential for a number of cellular functions.
It is essential for the proper functioning of the endogenous antioxidant system of the body, as many antioxidant enzymes/substances contain sulphur-containing amino acids which derive their chemical structure and biological activity from sulphur bonds (S-S).
Sulphur is also necessary for the formation of what is considered the most powerful endogenous antioxidant, glutathione (GSH), a tripeptide consisting of cysteine, glycine and glutamate.
MSM potentiates the effect of well-known antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10, N-acetylcysteine and selenium.
In vivo studies suggest that MSM helps reduce the levels of serum homocysteine (a marker for cardiovascular disease) and urinary malondialdehyde (a marker for oxidative stress).
Reported actions:
Muscular pain: in case of pain in muscles or diseases of the skeletal muscles, MSM was able to bring about significant improvement. When vitamin C was additionally given, curative success began earlier, and was also more effective. MSM is often used by athletes and in sports medicine; this substance is helpful in case of overstrained muscles, cramps, injuries and overexertion. The convalescence phase is shortened and injuries are cured in a shorter time.
Heartburn/constipation: MSM balances the pH-value (unlike most other medications), without producing any side effects. MSM is also helpful in the treatment of constipation, by stimulating the bowel function. People who do not suffer from constipation can take MSM as a food supplement on a daily basis and thus balance the pH-value of the entire body.
Allergies: MSM, when used in treating allergies of all kinds, proved to be very successful. Its efficacy was comparable to that of common antihistamine preparations, without producing any side effects. Patients reported clear improvements and even the complete disappearance of allergic symptoms. Many patients could reduce the amount of anti-allergic agents by additionally taking MSM.
Arthrosis: arthroses are usually treated by giving pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs which, however, often have unpleasant side effects. In many studies, MSM had the same effects as conventional drugs and was very well tolerated.
Rheumatoid arthritis: 40% of all people older than 65 years suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. MSM stops swelling and inflammatory reactions, relieves pain and prevents a stiffening of the joints.
Breast and intestinal cancer: in animal tests, it was shown that MSM can suppress the onset of breast and intestinal cancer, without producing harmful side effects. As regards human medicine, this means that the intake of MSM – particularly in combination with other therapies to prevent cancer – could prevent, or at least delay, the onset of all types of cancer.
Emphysemas and pulmonary diseases: studies showed that MSM can help in many pulmonary diseases. Bronchitis, shortness of breath and smoker’s cough could often be completely cured with an MSM therapy combined with specific exercise and a diet.
Systemic lupus erythematosus – SLE: SLE is an auto-immune disease characterized by fever, fatigue, pain in the joints and unpleasant rashes. The heart, lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and brain can also be involved, sometimes even with a lethal course. In animal tests, MSM helped lower the death rate by 75% to 100%. Similar tests are being carried out with humans as well.
Parasites: skin and foot fungi can be successfully treated with MSM. It is also effective in case of giardiasis (a disease caused by intestinal flagellates), trichinae and verminosis.
Scleroderma: scleroderma is an auto-immune disease in which the skin and connective tissue become abnormally hard and stiff. In its most severe form, this disease can lead to immobility (e.g. of the fingers) or to a mask-like face. Tests have shown that MSM (in the form of a cream) makes tissue softer and more elastic, thus improving patients’ quality of life.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol has been the chief focus of attention in many recent studies on longevity. This stilbene is an antioxidant used by some plants (notably the wine grape) to defend themselves against parasites. Nevertheless, it seems to act in multiple ways on animals and humans. In particular, it acts on SIR genes (so-called “sirtuins”) and emulates the effects on longevity resulting from calorie restriction.
As an antioxidant, it is active against various forms of free radicals, preventing the oxidation of LDL (so-called “ bad” cholesterol). It also inhibits platelet aggregation, thinning blood, blocking thrombin and other coagulation factors. It has been found to be active in the production of NO (nitric oxide), a compound that leads to arterial dilation and relaxation. Trans-resveratrol reduces circulating triglycerides and cholesterol as well as endothelin. Like turmeric, it stops cancer cells in the early stages of development. It has antitumor activity on a variety of diseases. It also reduces the negative effects of diets too rich in linoleic acid (omega 6). It does not produce any destructive effect on healthy cells, showing, on the contrary, a protective action on them. Furthermore, some recent studies have found it to be active as an antioxidant on brain cells, whose oxidative stress eventually leads to degeneration. A recent Chinese study showed the protective effect of resveratrol against inflammation of the spinal cord (similar to the action of the drug prednisone, but with greater antioxidant protection).
Citrus bioflavonoids titrated to 50% in hesperidin
Bioflavonoids (also known as vitamin P) are not vitamins in the proper sense of the word. They are water-soluble and brightly coloured, and often appear in fruits and vegetables.
They are often found together with vitamin C and were discovered simultaneously. Bioflavonoids give colour to flowers, leaves and stems. There are at least 500 naturally occurring varieties. The best known bioflavonoids are quercetin, rutin, hesperedin, naringin, baicalin and pycnogenol; they have been shown to increase capillary resistance and regulate capillary permeability, are essential for providing protection against vitamin C oxidation, haemorrhages and capillary rupture, and exhibit antiviral and anticancer properties; the most marked action is exhibited against the poliomyelitis, hepatitis A and B, influenza and HIV viruses.
Recommended intake: 2 tablets daily, with plenty of water.
The tablets can be taken at any time of the day, with or between meals.
The tablets are scored in the middle, so they can easily be split into two equal halves.
