Posted by Kerry Gibbons on November 24, 2003 at 22:21:10:
In Reply to: Which MSM do you prefer? posted by sadie on November 24, 2003 at 22:10:39:
We always recommend starting at a low level of between 500 and 1000 mg (eighth to a quarter teaspoon) per day. Stay at that level for about a week and then add another 500 to 1000 mg per day and stay at that level for a week. Continue in the same way for several weeks never adding more than 2000 mg (half teaspoon) at one time. Some will want to increase to as much as 6 to 8 teaspoons per day. This high level makes up for the years of deficiency that your body has experienced. Then reduce the amount to a maintenance level for whatever works for you. This is a balance between addressing what you want to address and being able to sleep as well as you would like at night. For most people the maintenance level is between 1 and 2 teaspoons (4000 to 8000 mg) per day. Always drink LOTS of water when starting on MSM or when increasing the amount you are taking.
The information that we have seen says that MSM and glucosamine combined provides more relief that either one alone. The same information says that chondroitin did not seem to make much difference in pain relief but may offer other benefits.
: : For me it's not the brand, its the form. I prefer capsules, and they have to be vegicaps.
: : My personal experience is that any brand of MSM works for me, so I go with what's going to put the least dent in my wallet. That's why I get it from this site.
: I am wanting to know the recommended dosage. I also want to know MSM vs. glucosamin and chondroitin.