Gold Standard Organic Sulfur Crystals 1lb - 99.9% Pure MSM Crystals - Largest Granular Flakes Sulfur - 3rd Party Tested MSM Powder

I've been taking this for about a week, and just got up to the full dose of 1.5tsp twice per day. The main reasons I wanted to try MSM were to help my skin, gums and hair growth, and also energy and joints. I just turned 40 and want to prolong my health and support my body as much as I can so I don't age as quickly.I wanted to write this for people who are just starting out and might be put off by the reports of bad taste or side effects. First, I started out with just 1/8 tsp, once per day, then the next day twice. Then the next day doubled to 1/4 tsp twice per day, next day doubled to 1/2 tsp twice, next day doubled to 1 tsp twice, next day 1.5 tsp twice. I weigh about 150lb and they suggest 1 tsp per 100lb of body weight, so that's how I determined the dose.I take it each day with 1000 mg vitamin C powder mixed with 16oz of water, put the crystals under my tongue, then down the water. Then I chase that with another 16oz of water. This method works well and I don't really have to taste it too much. If you're used to taking supplements that maybe don't taste so good, or if you're a healthy eater, this is not a big deal at all. I was really scared that the taste would be too much to handle based on the reviews, but taking it this way, it's no sweat. I already drink a lot of water, but since I take each dose with 32 oz of water each, I don't feel the need to drink any more than I usually would during the rest of the day and I feel fine. If you're not much of a water drinker, you'll need to become one or just do what I do and get er done.I have experienced zero negative side effects so far. Stepping up the dose gradually probably helped with that, but I also lead a very healthy lifestyle and have a very clean diet, so that may have also been a factor. It's too soon to tell how well this is helping my skin/gums/hair/joints. However I feel FANTASTIC since I've been taking this! I FEEL the energy! It's a good, healthy, happy feeling, not like caffeine, but like a 9 hours of sleep a night, good-living sort of feeling. I feel really motivated and have a sense of deep well-being. I take the first dose upon waking and the 2nd at 3pm and haven't had any problems with sleep.Will update after a few more weeks or months. If you were hesitating, I'd encourage you to give it a try! Take it with vitamin C. Dump it under your tongue. Chase with a bunch of water. Step up gradually. Feel great!**Update 8/21**I’ve been taking this at the full dose for a little over a month now, and my skin looks fantastic. I already had nice skin, but it’s getting even better. It seems softer and more plump and bouncy, especially my face. It’s seems even more youthful and glowy. Just finished the first bag and ordered 2 more!**Update 11/21**I now take 2 tsp in the morning one time per day, as I’m taking some other supplements and can’t practically take a 2nd dose. Still experiencing good results. I notice that my eyebrows seem a little thicker and I have a lot of baby hairs around my hairline.

I haven't seen any effects yet. But to be fair, I inconsistently followed the directions for optimal results.Below are the guidelines for optimal results:1) Drink ~1 oz of *filtered* water for every 2 lbs of body weight.*NB: certain elements, such as chlorine, can interfere with MSM absorption and function. Hence using filtered water is the best option.2) Take MSM twice a day, preferably on an empty stomach. Also, wait at least 30 minutes before taking any medications or other supplements. So taking MSM first thing in the morning and just before going to bed should work.3) Vitamin C is a cofactor for MSM, which enhances MSM's effectiveness. The proper ratio is 2:1. So if you take 2 teaspoons of MSM, then you should take 1 teaspoon of vitamin C powder.*NB: the optimal MSM dose is 1-1.5 teaspoons per 100 lbs of body weight, taken at least once daily.What I've Done:I am using MSM to support healthy hair growth and healthy joints. It's not fun to hear a crunching noise every time that I squat!Most days, I drink at least 500 mL of water. Occasionally, I drink 1.5 L of water a day. Either way, this is insufficient hydration, especially while using MSM.Some users report headaches/migraines when they first begin using MSM. To avoid this, it's advised to start with a small dose (1/8 teaspoon to 1/4 teaspoon) every other day. Over time, gradually increase the dose to the recommended daily amount and increase the frequency of taking MSM to twice a day.I started by using 1/4 teaspoon of MSM crystals every other day, with an equal amount of vitamin C powder. I did notice some scalp soreness, but thankfully, no headaches. After a little over 2 weeks, I slowly upped my dose to 1 teaspoon once a day, again, with an equal amount of vitamin C. And since these substance dissolve easily in hot liquids, I added them to my coffee and tea. I drink black coffee and I no longer add honey to my tea. These did not increase the bitterness of my drinks, nor did they change the taste of my coffee and tea.Recently, I confirmed the recommended amount of vitamin C powder to mix with MSM. I realized that I used too much vitamin C. And ultimately, I'm not using enough MSM every day.So going forward, I will follow the 2:1 ratio for taking MSM + vitamin C powder. I will take this twice a day, instead of just once daily. I will follow the "formula" for increasing my daily water intake. And I will wait at least 30 minutes before taking other supplements.I will do this for another 2-3 weeks before posting an update. Meantime, for those new to MSM, please follow the guidelines for optimal use! That way, you may see results sooner than I have.

Been using msm for approximately 5 months to help with chronic pain ( fibromyalgia, sciatic pain,etc) and it has definitely been a wonderful addition to my diet. The almost instant relief is pretty cool as well as the burst of energy I get. I have days where I absolutely do not need pain medication at all. 👍🏽👍🏽I’ve not run into a problem with absorbing these crystals in any type of liquid whatsoever, be it hot or cold. It’ll take a bit of stirring/swishing etc to dissolve in cold or cooler liquid, but it dissolves nonetheless.The taste is bitter, naturally, and that’s that! I do have 3 ways I use msm to try and combat that bitterness, depending on the day:1. Tea or orange juice- 👍🏽2. Sublingual- hardly and taste at all! 👍🏽👍🏽3. Tsp dissolved in a shot glass followed by a full glass of water- just get it over with 😂👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽The taste doesn’t linger, so that’s a bonus. Overall, after trying another product, this one definitely works faster some how and it most definitely dissolves better. I personally am still at 1 tsp twice a day until I see the need to titrate up. Listen to your body as opposed to how others are using it. It’ll do your body some good for sure!🤗Forgot to mention that I also swallow my dosage whole followed by a glass of water. This particular method totally deters any taste.

Seems to work well, definitely helps with absorption of other supplements and medication along with cleansing.