MSM Roll Call

JLove74

New Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?--- 1000 mg
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?--- yes, gradually over the next month or so
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)---orange or cranberry juice
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?--- 6 glasses per day
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)---crystals
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?---Jarrow's
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?---non so far

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?---biotin, flaxseed, milk thistle, GNC nourishair
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?--for hair
 

Cichelle

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?

I started with 1,000 mgs and then went to 2,000 mgs. I am now at 3,000 mgs per day.

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?


Yes. I will go up to 4,000 mgs soon.

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

I mix the MSM in water and also add Emergen-C, which has 1,000 mgs of Vitamin C, mineral complexes and B vitamins.

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

My goal is two liters of water a day. I usually reach that goal or close to it.

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

powder

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?

Trimedica

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

The first week I felt like garbage and my skin broke out. I almost stopped taking it. But that went away quickly.

At 2,000 mgs I started remembering my dreams.

I used to have a lot of shoulder pain from carrying my daughter in a sling all of the time when she was younger. It's much better now.

I am more "regular".

I haven't been taking it very long, so I am still waiting to see if there is an effect on my skin and hair.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?

I take a multi-vitamin, vitamin D, flax oil and carrot juice

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?

Detox, as a free radical scavenger, overall health, including the health of my skin and hair.
 

scoobygirl

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking? Was taking 3200mg
2. Do you plan to up your dosage? no
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc) Just water with a splash of lime juice
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM? don't remember
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc) crystals
6. What brand of MSM are you taking? NOW
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM? Bad headaches were the only negative, but I got a lot of compliments on my skin
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements? yes: vit C, iron, B complex. All to give me energy.
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM? I started taking it to get thicker hair, but the headaches weren't worth it so I stopped. However I liked the way my skin looked while taking it. Smooth looking without having to exfoliate.


wantlonghealthyhair, I didn't notice any drastic texture changes at first. It just seemed my perms lasted longer. But after time (even after I stopped taking it) it seemed my textured changed just a bit. But I don't know if MSM was the cause
 

Catina72

New Member
I have been taking MSM capsules by TriMedica since June 9. I take 3000mg which makes me take 3 capsules 3x per day. I started taking MSM for my hair. I did have 2 huge bumps pop up on my face early last week but they are now gone!!:) I can't tell any differences now except the fact that my stomach will cramp if I don't drink enough water. I try to get in 3 liters daily now! (about 96ounces ). When I run out of the capsules I'm thinking of switching to the powder form based on some many taking the MSM that way.:grin:
 

CoCoKisses

New Member
How much MSM are you taking?
About 4000 mg
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?

Yes to 6000mg
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc) Drink it straight
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?Drink my 8oz of carrot juice then 16 oz of water with other vits, continue water throughout the day
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc) Takin liquid w/ vit c mixed in, bought at whole foods
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?None yet, just started taking this week
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?In my siggy
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM? Hair and skin benefits
 

madamdot

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?
1 tbsp - however much that is.
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
No
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc) Just water! Sometimes I add some 100% pure cranberry juice to it (about a tsp) because it taste awful :bah:

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I try to drink about 100 oxen a day. Whether or not I have MSM

5. What form of MSM are you taking?
POWDER :bah:

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

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
Got headaches way in the beginning. Sweat more at nights.
My hair is very wavy and less kink.

Less joint pain - which is a major, major plus for me because I had a lot.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements? A multi-vitamin when I can remember.

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Hair growth. But I am going to keep an eye out for skin improvement.
 

Mizani_Mrs

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?

1/4tsp = 1000mg

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?

Yes in a month, I plan to up it to 2000mg
then finally next month, 2000mg in the morning, and 1000mg in the evening.

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

I put it in my water bottle (32oz) on my desk and i sip on it from 9:30am to 12pm. (i get the daily dose of vitamin C at 9am from cheerios/milk and a multivite)

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

32oz with the MSM. and usually 20oz afterwards (sip during afternoon)
and 20 oz that evening (during dinner).

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?

I've only taken it for 7 days and haven't noticed any positive side effects. I did notice a slight headache when i first take it. it is getting fainter daily though.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?

After breakfast I take Eckerds 1-a-day multivite, and 1 or 2 capsules of EPO.


9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
stop shedding since i just stopped taking The Pill... Also all of the raves about glowing healthy skin is what convinced me. I desire to age extremely well... :grin:
 

MzPrince

Well-Known Member
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)

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

Probably close to 1 gallon a day
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)

capsule, I started with the power about 2 weeks ago
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Trimedica
I originally started taking Healthy, Hair. Skin & Nails but I my body got immune to it so I started taking Ultra-Nourish Hair.
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?

none I thought until Istarted reading this message board and realized that the break-out I've been having could be the result of it.
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?

Yes, I take a multi-vitamin, Omega-3/Flaxseed Oil and anti-oxidants on occasion.
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?

For hair growth.
 
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HighlyFavored1

New Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?
1500 mg a day
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, just water
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
At least 1.5 L, i'm trying to get it to 2 L
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
capsule, but i think the powder is even more effective so i will be switching
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
GNC
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
Sometimes it makes me a bit tired and it has definitly caused about 4 pimples to pop on my face when they usually don't. more water should help. it's so worth it becuase it makes my new growth noticeably softer and it aids in hair growth in areas like the sides of my head, which don't normally get as much growth.
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Yes, a hair/skin/nails by futurebiotics
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
softer new growth, faster growth
 

Zeal

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?
I was taking 1500 MG a day. I just purchased the Vitamin Shoppe Msm Powder 1000 1/4 teaspoon
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
Yes
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
I take it straight
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
64 + ounces a day
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Powder
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
The Vitamn Shoppe
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
Have not taken it long enough to see effects. All I know is I dont want my nappy hair to get straight
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
www.fotki.com/zeal
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
large pores and sagging skin
 

OneInAMillion

New Member
I've been taking for a little over a month (started May 21st). My new growth feels soft and has a nice sheen to it.


1. How much MSM are you taking?
Between 4,000mgs and 8,000mgs (I rotate every couple of weeks)

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
I plan on sticking with 6,000mgs

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
Since the taste is almost unbearable, I take it with my protein shake meal replacement. It's just vitamin shoppe vanilla whey protein, with strawberries and bananas.

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
Not as much as I should :look: . I drink a pathetic 2 glasses of water most days, more if I'm really trying :lol: .

5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Powder. I tried the capsules and the liquid about a year ago and didn't notice the same results.

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
I took Nature's Balance MSM (~3 weeks), then Doctor's Best Powder (~2 weeks). I've just purchased Vitamin World Brand MSM.

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
New growth that comes in with soft ringlets in the front. The back is more wavy. It's so soft and shiny, and feels so healthy. I was really surprised, but noticed the other day after I went swimming.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
I was taking Biotin (5,000mgs) and Evening Primrose Oil of I remembered. I was most consistent with the MSM over the past month though.

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Fast growth, hopes of extending my growth cycle. I don't know if the rate of growth is any different, but my new growth typically feels rough. It feels better than my texturized/underprocessed parts.
 

Blu217

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?
about 9,400mg (a full scoop)

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
I think that's PLENTY.

3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
Almost undetectable in a cup of coffee. Or I have it in my glass of tea with dinner; I don't mind the vaguely bitter aftertaste.

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
Dunno since I don't take it with water; probably around 32oz or more.

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

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Vitaflex Ultra Pure - yes, it's for horses and I give it to the dog and the cat as well.

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
None thus far that I can pinpoint; I've been using now for about 3 weeks.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Pantothenic acid and just started Nioxin vits.

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Curiosity--will this make my skin fab? Will I grow more hair? Will I have more energy and fewer aches and pains? We shall see if any of that proves true with time.
 

MSLONG

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?
about 8,000mgs

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
no

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

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
48oz

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

6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Rich's MSM powder

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
None thus far that I can pinpoint. I've been using now for about 3 weeks.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
B-complex

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Curiosity--will this make my skin fab? Will I grow more hair? Will I have more energy and fewer aches and pains?
 

Brownshugaz

New Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?
2,000 mgs

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
yes eventually to up to 6,000 mgs

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

4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I try to drink atleast a liter a day

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

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

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
None. I've been taking it for about 3 weeks. Although my friend did tell me that my skin was really soft yesterday but I don't know if it's the MSM or my Dove.

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Biotin, EPO, Vitamin E, Centrum Multi, Zinc

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Fabulous skin. Softer hair.
 

KhandiB

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?
3000 mg a day
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, just water
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
1.5 L
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
capsules
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
Spring Valley
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
None So Far
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
No, not right now
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Shedding :)
 

~Nigeria~

New Member
1. How much MSM are you taking?
2000mg

2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
Not sure yet

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


4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
Not much, maybe 8 oz to 16 oz :ohwell:

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


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

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
None yet, I just started on June 9th

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
No

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
All the raves, curious about results
 

MiWay

New Member
1. How much MSM are you taking? 3,000 mg every 3-4 days

2. Do you plan to up your dosage? Yes. I will try to take it every other day and eventually every day.

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? At least three 16 oz. bottles 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? Vitamin World

7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM? A bump or two (or three) here and there, "regularity" :lol: , and a headache on occasion (still not sure if it's from the MSM). My hair texture has changed...the top was slightly wavy (maybe 3a/b), and the bottom was tightly coiled (maybe 4b), but now it all seems to be 3a/b/c. :perplexed

8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements? Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin, Nails and Evening Primrose Oil (I'm not very consistent with either of them anymore).

9. What was your original reason for starting MSM? Hair benefits
 

MissDiva

New Member
1. How much MSM are you taking? Anywhere from 1,000mg to 6,000 mg.
2. Do you plan to up your dosage? Yes, I am aiming for 8,000mg
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
Yes, I take Vitamin C with my MSM
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
I drink at least 8 glasses a day. Usually I get 10 glasses in.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Capsule
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
NOW
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
I felt horrible for about 3 day when I initially started. I felt like I had a hangover.
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
Yes
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?

Skin & Loosen hair texture.
 

dynamic1

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking? 1000-2000 mgs when I remember (3-4 times per week)
2. Do you plan to up your dosage? no.
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc) .Juice
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM? I drink 1-1.5 gallons of water per day, MSM or not.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc). Powder
6. What brand of MSM are you taking? TriMedica
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM? If I go long periods without taking it, I have breakouts when I restart. I up my H2O intake and try to remain consistent. The skin clears up eventually.
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements? Multi and a few others.
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM? I was a runner and started taking MSM for joints about 8 years ago.
 

sxyhairfetish

Well-Known Member
1. How much MSM are you taking? 6,000mg. 3,000 in the morning and 3,000 in the evening
2. Do you plan to up your dosage? no
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc) Orange Juice or Water.
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM? at least 8 oz.
5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc) Powder
6. What brand of MSM are you taking? Solgar (Opti MSM)
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM? Couple of bumps here and there, nothing drastic. Vivid Dreams/Nightmares. My pp shedding has slowed down GREATLY!
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements? No.
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
PP Shedding, and Hair and Nail Growth.
 

Proudpiscean

Well-Known Member
I would try the powder form, it's bitter but I chase it down with OJ really quick so it's not so bad! You can get it from vitamin World, I think they have a website.
 
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