NOW Foods Supplements, MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) Powder, Supports Healthy Cartilage*, Joint Health*, 1-Pound

I have been taking this powder orally each morning when I rise and most nights before bed. After nearly one month I am very pleased with it. I think I may try an organic type of sulfur next time to see if there is a difference, but if there isn't I am coming back to this brand. Like their oils, I really like the "Now" brand a lot. I like how inexpensive this is since I wasn't sure how it would be to take a powder form of MSM. So some benefits I have noticed below.1). my nails are growing like crazy. Probably sounds cliche, but I am a nail biter (nasty habit, I know), so that is saying a lot for me. My nails will likely take some time to be strong after and entire life time of biting, but I am noticing that even when I file them down they are growing back quickly. The normal growth that I would see in 30 days I am seeing in like maybe 2.5 weeks. So that is pretty exceptional.2). I am only 32, but I have a family history of Arthritis and other joint-related issues. I have noticed that my joints feel less stiff and creeky (you know that noise they make when you walk up stairs, or sit or stand etc.) It has decreased by as much as 50% in my own opinion. I am working out too, but in the past nothing was helping as much.3). Many people are commenting on how radiant my skin looks. I have nice skin, thanks to God and the genes He gave me, but I have noticed that my skin has a more healthy glow and less break out, even though because I am a person who works out and I sweat a lot, I usually have break outs on my face, chest and back, it NEVER fails and I just have had much of that in the last 30 days.4). Very inexpensive and will last you for a long time.5). I found no known affects that it would have with other medications during my research.I have heard this will also increase hair growth, but I can't comment either way. I have been keeping my hair braided because it is hot and I am lazy so I haven't seen much of my hair this summer. But if I notice anything out of the ordinary I will be sure to update.Potential Cons:1). Bitter taste, but I chase it with water and sometimes a lemon because I have read taking it with vitamin C is better and makes it work more efficiently. The taste doesn't really affect me much. I'm pretty hard core so I take a teaspoon and put it directly in my mouth and then drink water. I have also put it in morning smoothies and my Spark Advocare drink, which is perfect because it is 100% of my daily vitamin C2). I got some gnarly head aches a few times when taking this. I am 100% convinced that I didn't drink enough water those days. On average I was already drinking about 8-10 glasses per day before I started taking this so I wasn't worried about not getting enough water. During my research I read that it could be a problem, especially if you drink Alcohol (I maintain a strict alcohol-free lifestyle), if you are not getting enough H2O. Luckily I have only had a few days where I was running around and forgot my water bottle so I suffered the consequences, so please beware you need to drink water.Otherwise, I love this stuff and plan to continue using it as a daily supplement. The shipping was on time and what you see in the pictures is what you get!

I've been taking MSM powder off and on for the last 4 years. When I first began, it was after the birth of my son. I had been trying everything in the world to get rid of tiger-claw-like stretch marks all over my stomach, but nothing faded them from being bright red. Within a week of beginning to take this, my stretch marks faded enough for my then mother-in-law to make a comment about it. I didn't apply it topically (though I've heard of people doing that with some success–along with moisturizing)... I just took 2 heaping tablespoons mixed into a glass of water (may be too metallic for some tastes).It's funny it worked out like that, because I actually began taking it for my knees and hips. At the (then) tender age of 22, I had found out that my right knee had about 1/3 of the cartillage it should, and my hips had virtually none. My left knee was on it's way to matching my right knee. The pain was pretty intense and unexpected. I had always thought that I clicked and clacked because that's what people do, right? Ha.I can tell you that after a month of doubling my dosage of this powder, I was able to run again, with very little pain, and far less clicking and clacking.The craziest thing was that without even thinking about it, this also helped my skin tremendously. After having a baby, I had unpredictable hormonal acne. Some parts of my face were dry and peeling, other parts were oily and breaking out–and I had perfect porcelain skin my whole life up to this point. I was very distressed by this. I would change what I ate, use topical lotions, etc. I had some success with coconut oil cleansing routine, but it wasn't perfect. Drinking this powder, in combination with a coconut oil moisture routine, completely cleared up my acne in about 5 days. Not only did it clear up, but I swear to you that wrinkles disappeared, dark circles from under my eyes were gone... Even the breakouts and dry skin on my arms disappeared. It was like a godsend.I think every body is different, and don't advise taking a lot to start with. Feel it out. Give it a couple of weeks. If you feel some indigestion from it, you need to drink more water and probably some healthy fats. I drink it after I work out every morning, and sometimes a second time later in the day. It has also seemed to alleviate PMS cramping, and migraines.I've only ever used NOW Foods MSM, and I don't plan on changing. Why try to fix something that works incredibly well?

This stuff is great! It helps renew skin and decrease inflammation. It is anti-aging. The price and quality are good. I highly recommend this product and will 100% be buying it again, to take daily.