Doctors Best MSM, Supports Hair, Skin, Nails, & Joints, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Vegan 120 Tablets

MSM stands for Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane, which occurs naturally in humans, some plants, and some animals. The sulfonyl group is a sulfur containing compound, and the "experts" – sports trainers, homeopaths, integrative medicine doctors, etc., and no, this does NOT include that guy in the white coat that you occasionally see with an MD after his name – all agree that the body needs sulfur for joint re-modeling. In my case, the meniscus in my right knee bothers me unless I take MSM regularly. So, either it works for me, or I am experiencing the placebo effect.When my meniscus started to bother me in my late 50's, doctors recommended glucosamine chondroitin, but before I went down that path, I decided to do some research. By the way, doctors will object to everything one says based on the research until you point out that it is peer-reviewed research that you found on PubMed, then they will tuck their tails between their legs, and shut up. The research showed me that glucosamine did prove to be helpful in the early studies that were done with glucosamine SULFATE – um, that would contain sulfur! Later studies done with glucosamine HCl (hydrochloride) did NOT show the same effectiveness. Unfortunately, most of the glucosamine sold today is the HCl formulation, probably because it is cheaper to make. So if you want to pursue glucosamine, make sure that it is the sulfate formulation. Regarding chondroitin, it costs 10 times more to make that glucosamine, and has never been shown to be effective. Consequently, when one purchases glucosamine chondroitin, one is largely paying for a substance that is ineffective. Full disclaimer – I did this research probably a decade ago, so more recent research may be shedding a different light. Check for yourself at PubMed, which is administered by the National Institutes of Health.In short, I recommend this product not only because it works for me, but also because the 1,500mg dosage is one of the highest dosages one can obtain in one tablet. Also, Doctor’s Best is a reputable brand.

I love these vitamins ! They don’t break you out at all. This is about my 4th bottle I believe. I have seen improvements in overall bone health but my nails look and heel amazing. I use henna every few weeks on my nails and they became brittle, now with using MSM they are stronger than ever.

First time ordering

A great quality MSM w/zero after taste & priced very well but the pills are HUGE! I usually don’t have a problem swallowing most capsules but these are so big! These would be FAR BETTER if they were SMALLER! I’d happily take 2 smaller capsule size tablets than this 1 huge 1. Better yet these would be even better as a powder filled capsule opposed to the hard tablet form they are in now. But as far as quality, effacy & what you get for your $$$ these are real good. I just hope this brand reads their reviews & takes suggestions to heart. The 1* removal is for the huge size of these making them tough to swallow.

This brand of MSM really makes a difference

My Husband said they help his joints ,I order regularly.

Hard pill to swallow.

Hair grows so fast