DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) is a clear fluid that is almost oily in texture. Its most common application is as an industrial solvent.
The safety and efficacy of taking DMSO medicinally is still debated by doctors. However, preliminary evidence suggests that DMSO can soothe inflamed areas and relieve pain when used topically. This application is especially important to patients who have a disorder of the connective tissues (like scleroderma or some forms of arthritis), or patients who have injured their muscle tissue. DMSO can be applied topically and it relieves pain by blocking the communication of pain from the nerves to the brain. In addition, DMSO could help relieve symptoms of ailments like Dupuytren’s contracture, keloids, and Peyronie’s disease by treating the unusual connective tissue that is related to those ailments.
Studies have shown that DMSO could also be effective in treating symptoms associated with amyloidosis of the skin.
DMSO is naturally produced by trees. It is a result of the process used to create paper. Metabolites (which are separated components) occur naturally in the body, but their function in the body is unknown as of yet.
by the Harvard School of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very long ago, the common answer from most experts and professionals would have been an emphatic "no". However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most adults.
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, it might seem like dietary supplements could replace food as a source of the nutrients the body requires. However, this is not the case.
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