EQUI-MSM
is a pure, dietary methylsulfonylmethane, a natural sulfur
nutrient. Methylsulfonylmethane is the primary metabolite
of DMSO (dimethylsulfoxide). The majority of DMSO
absorbed by the horse's tissues is oxidized to form MSM.
A form of organic sulfur found in all living organisms,
methylsulfonylmethane is a bioavailable source of sulfur,
an essential mineral. Pure MSM is an odorless, white crystalline
powder that is easy to feed to horses.
After
over a decade of use, MSM is widely acclaimed by veterinarians
and horsemen for its contribution to equine health care.
Research has shown MSM's importance as a dietary source
of sulfur. Sulfur from methylsulfonylmethane is used in
the formation of numerous protein-rich structures in the
body. MSM contributes sulfur to the disulfide bonds that
are essential for the proper conformation of hair, horn
and connective tissue proteins, such as collagen. Even hormones
and antibodies receive sulfur from MSM. Like vitamin B12,
methionine, and DMG, MSM is a potential methyl donor.
Methylsulfonylmethane
is found in very small amounts in most vegetables, fruits
and grains, but it is easily lost due to its volatile nature.
The heat and water processing of feeds and the drying of
hay destroys methylsulfonylmethane. The horse's diet is
likely to contain insignificant amounts unless it consists
primarily of raw, fresh grain or forage.
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