MSM Roll Call

[Divine Inspiration]

Hey ladies!!!

I've noticed that many of us are taking MSM for various reasons (joints, hair, skin, etc), and I've also noticed that there are ladies who want to start taking it, but aren't sure about dosages, water, etc. So I'm starting this thread for those who take it to consult one another with questions, opinions, experiences, etc, and for those who are interested in hearing stories to get them.

1. How much MSM are you taking?
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
I'll go first.
1. I'm taking 3000 mg/day.
2. I'm thinking of going up to 4000 in May...but that will be where I stop.
3. I usually put my MSM in orange juice or a fruit smoothie. I plan to go back to taking a tbsp of EFAs as well.
4. I drink about 2 liters of water a day to flush my system.
5. I take MSM crystals.
6. The brand is MRM and it's sold at Whole Foods Market.
7. I've noticed that I have a LOT more energy, and my pores have gotten much smaller. In addition, my skin has this "glow" that I really like. I'm sure MSM has done something for my hair too, but I haven't been paying as much attention so I don't know.
8. I also take Skin Eternal Plus as my multi-vitamin because I've never come across a more comprehensive vitamin that's good for overall health as well as hair, skin, and nails.
9. My original reason for starting MSM was to supplement my antioxidant intake.

Your turn...

 

[MizaniMami]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
I am takin 3000mcgs a day
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
I don't know, I was thinking of taking MSM in the powder form but I can't stand a nasty taste
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
uhhh, nope just water, I take it in a pill form
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I embarassed to say, I need to up up my water game
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Capsules which are 1500 mcg each
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
I am taking GNC brand
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
None yet, my face is clearing up though, not sure if it is the MSM
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Yes, a multivitamin and 5000mcgs of Biotin
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
For my hair,I'm so vain lol



MSM powder takers, does it have a funny taste???

 

[sareca]

1. How much MSM are you taking?

3000mg/day

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?

Yep, I've been as high as 7,000mg/day. I dailed it back 'cause I didn't think it brought any more benefits, but I was wrong. My knee has been aching lately (it's got a genetic defect). It rarely hurt when I was at 7,000.

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)

Fruit smoothie w/ EFA and B-vitamins... yuck!

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?

2 liters/day

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)

Flakes

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?

a1msm.com

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?

No allergies, increase endurance, firmer skin, softer hair, few joint pains.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?

Yep, biotin, Silica, EFA, B-vitamin mix

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?

To grow my hair faster. It doesn't grow my hair faster, but it grows soft and in ringlets instead of my usually fizzy factory.

 

[Divine Inspiration]

MSM powder takers, does it have a funny taste???

The crystals have a "distinct" taste...it's bitter, but the orange juice cuts the taste. I've gotten used to it so it doesn't bother me any more but I think it does take some getting used to.

 

[amy1234]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
2000mg
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
no
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
I take it with a glass of OJ
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
2 bottles of water
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)capsules
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Healthbalance (costco)
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
initially fatigue/increase growth rate by 50%/more energy
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
I take a multivitamin
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
hair growth

 

[Legend]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
3000-5000 mg./day

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
Yes

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
Usually orange juice or grapefruit juice, but I just purchased some more Vit. C

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I usually chase the pills with a tall glass of water (about 14-16 oz.) Throughout the day, I consume at least 96 oz. of water

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Gel capsule filled with powdered MSM

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Doctor's Trust

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
No negative side effects, although my skin seems to have improved a little, but I think that is more from switching back to Cetaphil with the dry, spring weather.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
A multi-vitamin, iron supplement, brewers yeast, going to start with the Vit. C w/ rosehips

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Joint pain in my knees (with hopes of improving the appearance of my pores! )[/FONT]

 

[Tene]

1. How much MSM are you taking?

7500mg per day

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?

Yes I plan to eventually up it to 10,000mg

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)

No just with my hair vitamins and efa

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?

Not sure

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)

powder

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?

LifeTime

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?

Even softer hair, I think faster growth and no more pain in my foot

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?

Hair vitamin and Efa

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?

Hair benefits

 

[DulceKisses]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
*Right now i'm at 2000mg a day
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
*Thinking about uping to 3000mg a day but not sure
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
*Nothing special
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
*I've never been good at liters, ounces and etc. (and that bad cause I'm a pre-nursing major,lol) but I drink 80oz's of water a day if not more
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
*capsules
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
*Vitamin Shoppe Brand
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
*SKIN!! my skin is the best it has ever been and I had serious acne issues. I have a beautiful after "you know what glow" and a more even complexion. I also have fewer back pains. Also my hair is softer and I have more baby hair and in some areas the texture has changed (in a good way)
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
*Yes, list is in my siggy
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
*Original purpose was for hair growth, not sure if its doing that alone or help from my other supplements and topical treatments.

 

[Firenza]

I just picked up a bottle yesterday from the vitamin shoppe of a liquid msm.
The color is clear,and it says to take 1-2 teaspoons in a juice once or twice daily.
I also take evening primrose,kelp,wheatgrass,and vitD.

I figured if the exteral sulpher was good for conditioning hair,then the internal would be great to encourage maintenace of body. My nails have always been weak.

This brand is called Pure MSM liquid by Trimedica.

 

[Nanyanika]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
Currently 4,000mg daily, this however fluctuates
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
Yes
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
To diguise the bitter taste i mix with blackcurrant or orange juice.
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
not much, i will have to change that
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
crystals
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
www.a1msm.co.uk
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
Clearer skin, softer hair, more energy, less sinus pressure
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Yes, Evening primrose, EPA Fish oils, Silica, sometimes i take multimnerals, amino acids, milk thistle.
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Faster and healthier hair growth

 

[divinefavor]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
I am currently taking 6,000mg (1 tsp) per day. I started off with 1/4 tsp, then 1/2 tsp and now 1tsp.
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
I plan to stop where I am. I thik that 6,000mg is just right for me.
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
I mix in water and drink while I'm eating breakfast
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I drink about 70-90 oz. of water per day.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Powder
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
I use Puritan's Pride...when my bottle is done, I may try the Trimedica or Whole Foods brand.
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
I really didn't have many side effects. I think at the very beginning I was a little more tired than normal, one bump here and there, runny nose. The side effects only last a few days. The results I've seen so far is a little weight loss, more energy, softer new growth, a little more shine to my hair (which could be attributed to the silica that is in this brand of MSM) healthier looking skin (glow, more taut, smaller pores) ETA: It just dawned on me after reading some of the other posts, that I haven't had sinus problems this spring season which is a definite plus!
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Multivitamin and calcium pills. I am starting back up today with my 1tbsp daily of flaxseed oil.
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
My main reason was for internal health, joint pain (especially during working out). The softer new growth and healthier skin are added benefits.

 

[dimpalz]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
1000mg
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
not at the moment
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
I take it with plain water, thats the only think I drink
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
Average day - 1.5l, bad day - 1l, good day - 2l (from about 30 - 70 fl.oz)
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
I take capsules, theyre about 1 inch by about 3/8 inch filled with powder
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
GNC
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
none yet, its been a month, although in conjunction with the other stuff I've been losing some weight, about a pound a week and my hair is much more elastic
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
I take codliver oil with multivitamins, an iron capsule, a zinc tablet, a flaxseed capsule, 1mg of biotin, and 500mg of silica
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
I wanted longer/stronger hair

 

[remnant]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
1000mg.
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
No.
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
A glass of water with my breakfast + my multivitamins.
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I drink water as usual 1 to 1,5 l.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Tablets which contains:msm, vitamin C, zinc,glycerin, cu, L-prolin, L-lysin, red alga powder.
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
SOLGAR.
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
None yet, I started on wednesday 26.
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
I take multivitamins(C, B3, E, B5, B6, B2, B1, B12, B9, B8, lactic yeast, brewer' yeast).
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Hair.

 

[FloridaSunshine]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
2,000 mg

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
Yes, on May 7, 2006 want to start taking 5,000 mg

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C Yes, sweet tea

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
1 Liter, I plan on increasing that as well

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc
Powder

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Trimedica Pure MSM

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
Not really sure since I'm taking so many other supplements

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Yes

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Curious about all the hype from LHCF

 

[Wildchild453]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
- However much a teaspoon is
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
- I think so
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
- Usually orange juice, sometimes with water but it doesn't taste great
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
- 2 liters
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
- Powder
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
- Lignisul
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
- I had a runny nose for a little while and a small breakout but nothing else
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
- Yes
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
- The skin benefits

 

[tenderheaded]

I take 3000mg of Puritan's Pride powder in water. I drink 1/2 gal of water daily along with 6 oz of grape juice, 16 oz milk, 6 oz of Pepsi. I started taking MSM to loosen up my tight 4a/4b new growth, and it has done exactly that, along with easing joint pain.

I don't plan on increasing the dosage

 

[Brownshugaz]

hmmm you ladies have me sold. I'm getting on the bandwagon.
Do you think I'll have a better selection at Whole Foods or GNC?
Also, do I have to take any other supplement with it to increase it's benefits or decrease it's side effects?

 

[Arcadian]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
1/4 teaspoon daily

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
no. I've been taking this dosage for quite a while, it works for me.

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
I mix it in my protien drink because I can't stand the taste of it by itself

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I drink a gallon of water a day, so depending on how much time Ive got when I have my protien drink, I can drink somewhere around a quart or so? (I'm not really sure, its a guestimate)

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Crystal form

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Opti MSM

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
My allergies have disipated alot, skin is ok, and I've seen some hair thickening (I'm guessing thats from the MSM but I'm not totally sure)

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Always

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
I have allergies that don't joke around. Its enabled me to not have to take a lighter drug to keep them in check

-A

 

[Victorian]

1. How much MSM are you taking? 1500mg
2. Do you plan to up your dosage? Yes
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc) No, just water
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM? I drink about 1.5 liters throughout the day--I just drink however much I feel like when I'm actually taking the MSM.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc) Tablets
6. What brand of MSM are you taking? Doctor's Best (Lignisul)
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM? less knee pain, improved skin
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements? For Hair Only, by Only Natural
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM? I expected improvement in skin and joints and wanted to see if I noticed a hair difference (can't tell yet).

 

[morehairplease]

1. How much MSM are you taking? 1500mg
2. Do you plan to up your dosage? Yes
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc) No, just water
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM? I drink about 1.5 liters throughout the day--I just drink however much I feel like when I'm actually taking the MSM.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc) Tablets
6. What brand of MSM are you taking? Doctor's Best (Lignisul)
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM? less knee pain, improved skin
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements? For Hair Only, by Only Natural
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM? I expected improvement in skin and joints and wanted to see if I noticed a hair difference (can't tell yet).

hi BlackCardinal,

do you mind telling me where you purchase your vits at?

tia,
tishee

 

[Victorian]

I ordered from vitacost.com, but I bought 3 bottles of the hair vitamins on clearance and they don't carry them anymore. The manufacturer's site is http://www.onlynaturalinc.com.

 

[lmjenk67]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
3600 mg (1tsp)
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
maybe to 5400 mg in a month or so
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
I mix it with my protein shake or with juice
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I drink about 70-80 oz. of water per day.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Powder
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
NOW Lignisul
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
I started taking 3000 mg this past week (week 2) and on the first day, I got several bumps around my jawline (I 'm hoping this clears soon because acne has never been a problem for me). I also noticed that my knees don't hurt as much when exercising.
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Multivitamin and flaxseed in my protein shake
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Joint pain/softer new growth.

 

[morehairplease]

I ordered from vitacost.com, but I bought 3 bottles of the hair vitamins on clearance and they don't carry them anymore. The manufacturer's site is http://www.onlynaturalinc.com.

thanks BC!

 

[ekomba]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
i take 12,000mg per day

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
no i had bad reaction when i upped my dosage to 20,000mg i had a stinging pain in my abdomen that would paralyse me for a minute so i lowered my consumption to 9000-12,000mg and now i m good no more headaches, sharp pains nada

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
I take it with water all day and also take my pills with that watered msm

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I drink 64oz per day sometimes one gallon of water

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
I m taking powdered msm

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
I m taking Carlson MSM Sulfur

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
I ve gotten faster hair growth, a change in hair texture, i m natural 4b but now i have 4a curls and ringlets when my hair is wet and my hair never had curls prior to msm and vits. I also notice that when i take 12,000mg all my natural hair even the ends not only the roots get straighter and cannot hold my twists like before so sometimes i lay off the msm else all the hair will get too straight. The texture has changed tremendously. I still consider myself a 4 b but now i think it resembles more a 4a with the ringlets when wet (check my wet pix in fotki). I also notice my hair is way softer, hardly tangles and dont need a lot of things, dont need poo and that my growth cycle is extended.The hair seems longer in shorter periods ( it could also be the regimen so i dunno) but there s a difference when i dont use msm though it makes my hair softer.

For the body i noticed it makes me eliminate more, use the bathroom more as if i had taken a laxative especially if i had 12,000mg of msm and also clearer skin and glow in the face. My face looks youthful people mistake me for being 24 but i m gonna be 34 may 10 lol ( i think the youthful appearance must be due to the msm but mostly the fo-ti but the glow definitely the msm and my sulfur soap. but at first i would get breakouts and spots cause i was not drinking enough water with the msm and biotin so i drink more water)

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Yes i take 2 Gueye s vits, 2 Vitol Great Hair, 1 Shen min, 1 Fo-ti , 6 Puritan Pride Biotin (6000mcg)and uses MTG and cowashes (no heat either)

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
I wanted faster hair growth and to extend my growth cycle and also softer and shinier hair

 

[JoiNichole]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
I started taking 3000mg (one 1500mg in the morning, one 1500mg in the late afternoon)a few weeks ago.
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
No
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
No, I just take it with water.
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I TRY to drink 2 liters a day.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
I take the tablets.
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Spring Valley
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
At first, I got headaches, because I wasn't drinking enough water.
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Just a regular multivitamin.
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
It keeps my skin really clear, and seems to make my hair stronger.

 

[CORBINS]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
8,000mg/day

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
No. I am at the recommended dosage for hair growth. I started with 2,000mg/day for 2 weeks and increased by 2,000 every 2 weeks.

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
No, just my OneSource Hair, Skin and Nails

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
8 glasses/day

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Capsule

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Now Foods Lignisul
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?\
For the first 3 weeks I had headaches. Drinking a lot of water helped.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Yes. Vitamins, Biotin, Omega 3,6,9, Iron, Calcium
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Increased hair growth. I've seen 1 1/4 for this month on the right side of my head.

 

[baglady215]

I'm jumping on too. I tried back in the day but I got sick and never went back. I guess it was the detox effects? I'm going to tough it out this time because the benefits seem too great. Great thread, thanks DI.

 

[Poohbear]

Thanks for starting this thread, Divine Inspiration!

:scratchch I'm still on the fence about whether I should try MSM or not... still gotta' do more research. I'll be keepin' my eye on this thread.

 

[Isis]

1. How much MSM are you taking?
1 tsp per day (3000 mg)

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
Maybe, although I'm pretty happy with the dosage I take. I'm not sure what the point of raising it would be except having to buy MSM more often.

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
I take mine with vitamin C (I recently got some Ester C too).

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I drink my usual 1/2 my weight in ounces of water each day plus a few ounces more.

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Powder

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Vitamin World

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
Since starting it two months ago, I have noticeable, smooth, glowing skin results on my face and body (smaller almost no visible pores too), increased energy and metabolism, wonderful menstrual periods, softer new growth, and awesome, vivid dreams. I'm sure it's doing great things in my body I don't know about.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Yes

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
For continued good health and even better-looking skin (I thought my skin looked great before!).

ETA: Great thread for anyone wanting to know about MSM and need specific info!

 

[Divine Inspiration]

A big you're welcome to all the ladies who thanked me for starting this thread. I was hoping it would be helpful to those confused about dosages/forms/brands etc.

HHG!!