MSM Detox?
Damn. Four days ago, I upped my dose from a few teaspoons each WEEK of MSM powder to a couple of tablespoons each DAY. Monday I noticed I was a quite irritable at work, impatient, and in a general daze. Yesterday, I felt the same way at work and then developed this severe headache that lasted all night and late into the morning. (I had to call out of my shift this morning because I couldn't sleep, I felt queazy, and my head was throbbing). But I just released it, i think. Phewf.
Has anyone had similar experience with increasing their MSM dosage too much too fast? I am wondering if it's possibly heavy metal/mercury poisoning, as I do have two mercury fillings.
Has anyone had similar experience with increasing their MSM dosage too much too fast? I am wondering if it's possibly heavy metal/mercury poisoning, as I do have two mercury fillings.
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Permalink Reply by Mermom on -
Yes, I have had the SAME experience. My headache and other detox symptoms got so bad one day (3tbsp two days in a row), I found relief only by soaking in my tub with music and eyes closed- hours passed like minutes. I felt as if I was on drugs (surely detox of past chemical mistakes) So be careful- I am still having slight headaches from two tbsp per day, but enough to handle- totally worth it, I feel great almost instantly, with TONS of energy.
I did wonder as well if it had something to do with my mercury fillings.........
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Permalink Reply by Rawfruitygoddess on -
Jas~~back it off a bit...i upped my dose from 2 T to 3T for 4 days and it was tooooo much...had a severe headache every one of those days....so today im not having any,and tomorrow i will start again with my regular dose again...i increased mine pretty fast too :)
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Permalink Reply by Himalayan Strawberry..=) on -
How are you now Jasmine? Feeling better?
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Permalink Reply by Jasmine on -
Much better, thank you :)
I ended up getting acupuncture treatment to cure my headache. Worked wonders. Haven't touched the MSM since, though. I'm wondering if I'm allergic? I was considered allergic to sulfa drugs as a child. Not sure if that carried over, but I will proceed with caution.
Also, I'm wondering if the MSM powder I'm taking is maybe not the highest quality? not sure. it's the "REAL RAW" brand...Ultimate something or other. Ultimate Superfoods.
How is MSM derived?
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Permalink Reply by Rawfruitygoddess on
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babe....JAs,im doing great again now,i have dropped it back to 2 T...i think when i want to go to 3 T i will increase it sloooooooooooooooowly...
doubtful you are allergic,if you upped it quickly it would be a big detoxie reaction like i had and others have had with a gi normous headache etc...
xx
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Permalink Reply by Himalayan Strawberry..=) on
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Here is how it is created.
http://www.msmguide.com/ They also have a section on the difference between it and sulfa drugs..
MSM Manufacturing
MSM occurs naturally but is manufactured as a dietary supplement by different methods.
How is MSM Manufactured?
MSM occurs naturally in many common foods such as tomatoes and milk. However, its concentrations are so small that it is not feasible to commercially "extract it from nature." Commercial MSM of high purity is chemically identical to that found in nature.
All MSM is manufactured using a chemical synthesis process of reacting two raw materials, dimethyl sulfoxide and hydrogen peroxide. This reaction forms a new molecule: MSM or dimethyl sulfone. After reaction, a purification process is needed to remove any impurities from the MSM. Two commonly accepted purification processes used in most chemical and food processing plants are distillation and crystallization. Distillation is the favored process for producing high purity MSM, where heat is used to separate compounds by their unique boiling points. MSM has a boiling point of 478ºF. The distillation of MSM results in a very pure product. Conversely, purification by crystallization can be adversely affected by the use of impure solvents, potentially leaving undesirable or toxic by-products.
If MSM is not manufactured properly, or is produced in a facility that makes multiple products with improper sanitation procedures, contamination is likely. There may also be a chance that impurities (such as heavy metals or chlorinated hydrocarbons) from the water used in the synthesis and crystallization process will remain in the final product.
Other factors that determine the purity of synthesized MSM is consistent product formulation and strict process control procedures. A good MSM manufacturer uses in-process control and rigorous product testing to ensure the product is indeed pure.
The nutrition industry has established standards for testing MSM material so that all manufacturers use the same types of procedures and instruments for testing. These standards are developed by AOAC International, an independent, NIH-sponsored, FDA-endorsed international community of analytical chemists. Industry guidelines recommend that raw material and finished products manufacturers use these accepted methods to ensure consistent quality. These methods establish "a gold standard" by which all products can be uniformly measured.
Lab Tests
Leading MSM manufacturers and pharmaceutical laboratories have developed highly sensitive laboratory tests using state-of-the-art testing equipment so that even minute impurities can be identified. These tests include:
High Resolution Gas Chromatography (HRGC): a highly specific quantitative method that determines the volatile purity of MSM.
Melting Point: reveals non-volatile impurities not detected by HRGC. This is a very important test. Some manufacturers claim that their MSM is "99.9% pure", but they are only referring to volatile purity testing. That same MSM could contain 50% Epsom salts or some other non-volatile impurity and it would not affect the " 99.9%" volatile purity rating. Therefore, tests of non-volatile purity, such as melt point, are critical to confirm volatile purity results.
KFT: (Karl Fischer Titration Method) Pure MSM should be extremely dry, with a water content of less than 0.1%.
Metals Testing: heavy metals; Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury and Lead, as well as the metal Aluminum. Water is a key component of the MSM production process. Some foreign MSM production facilities are located in areas where local water supplies do not meet U.S. Federal guidelines for organic and inorganic volatiles, heavy metals, and other contaminants, making heavy metal testing essential.
Microbiological Testing: for aerobic bacteria, total coliforms, and yeast and molds. Poor water quality can lead to coliform and bacterial contamination. Too much moisture in the product can lead to yeast and mold contamination.
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Permalink Reply by Rawfruitygoddess on
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it is
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Permalink Reply by Rawfruitygoddess on
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just my own experience with it~~
my gums are healing..they were shot from eating high fruit! thats good enough for me :)
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Permalink Reply by Rawfruitygoddess on
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then it must be true CB ;)
also the first time in over 2 years,i can lay on my side without neck pain( i got a bad neck injury in 2007)~~my skin is just scrumptious too....and any muscle strains from running,cycling or generally training hard,heal real super fast!
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Permalink Reply by Kim Caldwell on -
Look for any negative thought patterns you are holding that are leading to unwanted physical conditions. Soothe them.
First and formost be easy on yourself and know you are doing the best you can
and relax and enjoy yourself alot
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Permalink Reply by Rawfruitygoddess on
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oh Harley honestly....piss off
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