MSM: Is this plant based?
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As far as I know, there is no longer any "plant based" MSM, and even when one manufacturer in the USA (Gaylord Chemicals) was making "plant based" it was only partly plant based. The whole concept of "plant based" MSM being "better" than other MSM was a marketing ploy. Read my review on the Omica "non-petroleum" MSM (they have since pulled that particular product, but here is the direct link to the review... http://www.amazon.com/NON-Petroleum-Derived-MSM-Crystals-16/dp/B0030N1Z1M/)
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To my knowledge, it is not plant based. Initially, I had thought that it was plant based. I have actually found another calcium supplement that I will try as soon as I finish the Garden of Life order.
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MSM supplements are not naturally-occurring food-form MSM but artificially synthesized organic (carbon-based) fossilized plant/animal petrochemicals. (Older method "lignisol" from papermaking wood lignan pulp byproduct's no longer used, but OxygenAmerica sells pine lignan organic "OxySulfur" another Amazon reviewer prefers.) If it doesn't say OptiMSM, it's not the best MSM supplement distilled 99.99% pure mostly USA/sometimes high-standard Japan sourced. Food-form MSM is in grassfed animal proteins & rainwatered not irrigated or hothouse crops. ~ Blessings
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There is only one manufacturer of msm in the US. There are different grades as with anything. This stuff is good, the people are straight up, Opti is the maker, American. Do you trust the Chinese?
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Quite detailed ingredients given, but none of these state "Methylsulfonylmethane" which is known as MSM, and is stated in the product name. This is misleading - so is the product name wrong (NaturVet 240 Count Glucosamine- DS with Methylsulfonylmethane Tablets for Dogs)?!?! I want want with MSM too...
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It says on the NOW site that the glucosamine derived from non-GMO corn and that they use the non-petroleum by-product process to create the MSM. Their v-caps are typically derived from vegetable cellulose.
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YES, aLOT OF OTHER STUFF... too long for me to type out but there is some macadamia seed and aslo fennel oil. the others are chemical names. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!!!
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Everything I've read says yes it is 100% plant based. But, I can only go by what I read. I am very satisfied with the product though.
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I don't use it on my plants, I use it as a food supplement. It is food grade.
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I do not know. I know now brand has a vegetarian formula of glucosamine and msm.
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Maybe this might help, taken from a google search? "Since the amount of MSM found naturally in living materials is too small to be extracted, the MSM used for dietary supplements is manufactured. The makers of OptiMSM® developed a four-stage process to separate impurities including heavy metals and other contaminants from OptiMSM®. Each batch exceeds the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph standards for MSM, and is validated by testing in independent laboratories."
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It is meant for animals. I took a chance being that it was pure MSM. It is different from the product produced for humans. Since buying this I read on Mercola.com that it is manufactured in 2 different ways and one is better than the other. This is a lot cheaper so I imagine it's not the best for human use. (Seems like I always find out things after the fact). However I am still using it - but just wanted to make you aware. There is a definite difference between this product and what I purchased for human use from the health food store.
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Glucosamine, MSM (n.pr methylsulfonylmethane, a sulfurous compound found in meat, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables and in supplemental form; has chemopreventive effects and is believed to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatism, and interstitial cystitis. There are no known precautions) aloe vera, and blue emu oil (Emu oil is rendered from the thick layer of subcutaneous fat on the back of the bird).
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Not for certain. It is unlikely that it is animal derived and is most likely plant derived due to cost and efficacy concerns. Suggest contact Nature Made which I had the same concerns with melatonin and they told me that they do not use animal product derivatives.
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ALL MSM supps now are synthetically mfd from organic petro-chemicals (petrol is fossil carbon) since MSM is no longer derived from the byproduct of papermaking wood and chemicals. NO MSM supps have ever been "Organically Grown." I trust USA regs more than most nations esp China; & OptiMSM like this brand "4x distilled/99% pure" is as pure as can be mfd. [Evatt commented re Omica brand not certified "Organic."] This is not the cheapest OptiMSM, but I like that it doesn't have fillers. Since sulfur/MSM bitter, this brand of granular MSM is very easy to fill Amazon's best PureCaps, for back pain, skin/hair/nails, detox, aging, & hubby's Systemic Lupus IBS.
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Methylsulfonylmethane commonly known as MSM is a natural occurring nutritional sulfur found in the tissue of all plants and animals. MSM is vital to the creation and regeneration of the body's tissues.
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I was worrying the same thing. So went to there website. The Gas chromatographic (very detailed) and MSDS information it link to the product listing. http://www.planttherapy.com/pdf/oreganogcms.pdf