I've been taking for a little over a month (started May 21st). My new growth feels soft and has a nice sheen to it.
1. How much MSM are you taking?
Between 4,000mgs and 8,000mgs (I rotate every couple of weeks)
2. Do you plan to up your dosage?
I plan on sticking with 6,000mgs
3. Are you taking it with anything special? (i.e. orange juice, ester C, etc)
Since the taste is almost unbearable, I take it with my protein shake meal replacement. It's just vitamin shoppe vanilla whey protein, with strawberries and bananas.
4. How much water do you drink in conjunction with taking MSM?
Not as much as I should
. I drink a pathetic 2 glasses of water most days, more if I'm really trying
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5. What form of MSM are you taking? (powder, crystals, capsule, etc)
Powder. I tried the capsules and the liquid about a year ago and didn't notice the same results.
6. What brand of MSM are you taking?
I took Nature's Balance MSM (~3 weeks), then Doctor's Best Powder (~2 weeks). I've just purchased Vitamin World Brand MSM.
7. What side effects/results have you gotten from taking MSM?
New growth that comes in with soft ringlets in the front. The back is more wavy. It's so soft and shiny, and feels so healthy. I was really surprised, but noticed the other day after I went swimming.
8. Are you taking any other vitamins or supplements?
I was taking Biotin (5,000mgs) and Evening Primrose Oil of I remembered. I was most consistent with the MSM over the past month though.
9. What was your original reason for starting MSM?
Fast growth, hopes of extending my growth cycle. I don't know if the rate of growth is any different, but my new growth typically feels rough. It feels better than my texturized/underprocessed parts.