My hair texture IS changing

[preciousjewel76]

Okay, I'm taking a teaspoon a day also. Thanks for explaining how many mg's that is.

Well, 1 teaspoon = 2000 mg for the brand of MSM that I take. Different brands may have different potencies. Check the label for yours. It may list something different!

 

[alwayzalady22]

Just wondering if the pill is as effective as the powder.
Can any other ladies chime in on this?

Don't think I wanna swallow msm, along with my liquid vitamins and fiber.

i've only taken the capsules, so i can't speak to the effectiveness of the powder...i am, however, attributing the change in the texture of my new growth to the msm, so i think at least my brand of msm capsules are effective...i got mine off of bestvite.com, btw...

 

[yodie]

i've only taken the capsules, so i can't speak to the effectiveness of the powder...i am, however, attributing the change in the texture of my new growth to the msm, so i think at least my brand of msm capsules are effective...i got mine off of bestvite.com, btw...

thanks. I'll check out the site. how many capsules do you take per day?

 

[angellazette]

Ok I just started taking Vitamin World brand MSM powder. 1/2 teaspoon=3000mg. That's the recommended daily serving and that's what I take and follow up with Vit C. Let me just say, I'm only on day 2 and I started getting the VIVID dreams that first night...and it occured again during my nap on day 2. First night I took it before bed, second day I took it during the afternoon.

 

[sugarose]

My hair has changed from 3c to 3a mostly, but in the very front, it's about a 2ab now. I've been taking 2 capsules (2000mg) a day for about 4 months.

 

[ScandalousBeauty]

Very interesting.....I wonder if this will happen to me too??? I'm just getting used to natural hair!

 

[KiniKakes]

Ya'all are gonna make up hop on the MSM bandwagon again. *smh* I had gotten lazy and fallen off, but this thread is whetting my appetite again!

 

[seraphinelle]

I def. noticed my texture changing!!!

And it will def. help me stretch.

 

[MzOptimistic]

Ok I just started taking Vitamin World brand MSM powder. 1/2 teaspoon=3000mg. That's the recommended daily serving and that's what I take and follow up with Vit C. Let me just say, I'm only on day 2 and I started getting the VIVID dreams that first night...and it occured again during my nap on day 2. First night I took it before bed, second day I took it during the afternoon.

I'm waiting on my damn vivid dreams shoot..maybe I should switch brands..shoot...

 

[angellazette]

The first two days were something else! lol but I haven't noticed anything else about the dreams BUT about a week after I started taking the powder, my cycle started and it realllllly snuck up on me. Usually I am having cramps galore, especially my first full day. While I still had cramps, it wasn't nearly as bad as before and I only had a few on the first day and none after that. So yeah, the MSM is doing something. Not too sure what it's doing for my hair yet.

 

[The Girl]

I'm waiting on my damn vivid dreams shoot..maybe I should switch brands..shoot...

you and me both..maybe I need the flakes or something or maybe increase my dose

 

[Guyaneek]

I'm taking only 1000mg of MSM but in pill form. I haven't noticed any change in texture so far. Been taking it for about 4 months. I didn't realize that so many people where taking such high dosages. I guess I could go as high as 3000mg comfortably. Great thread btw.

 

[Zeal]

i thought it only changes your new growth, how can it change hair thats already outside your body/

There was a post last year stating the same facts. From the thread that I read last year, it does somehow change the entire strand. erplexed

 

[Zeal]

Watch it and test it first see if it works for you! It took me 5 months to figure out what DID and didn't work for me The MSM has its side effects though but drink lots of water

What are the side effects?

 

[tricie]

Super great thread!

Bumping for responses since I do feel "funny" sometimes, but I have definitely noticed softer, wavier new growth that actually LAYS DOWN (I am psyched!); I am just shy of 4 weeks post, but usually by this time, the NG is starting to get rough, and by 6 weeks, it's unbearable! I have been taking the pill form (Hair, Skin & Nail vitamins - Whole Foods brand) , 3 capsules a day, every day since late December, just shy of 1,000 mg a day.

Thanks!

 

[alwayzalady22]

thanks. I'll check out the site. how many capsules do you take per day?

damn, i JUST saw this, so i apologize for not getting back to you! i've been taking 2 capsules since dec. 19, and on march 19 i'm thinking about upping it to 3, depending on how my 3 month comparison pics look....how long are you all waiting before you up your dosage, if you even up it at all?

 

[sweetnixsy]

I have been taking MSM for about 6 weeks an i can definately say my new growth is looser. But I think it gave me headaches its strange, i was taking 1000 in powder form but my head was heavy kinda, hard to describe. now ive cut my dosage by half and the headache is gone. i kinda think better now, no more drugged up feeling LOL
Anyone else have strange side effects?

 

[Phoenix14]

I have been taking MSM for about 6 weeks an i can definately say my new growth is looser. But I think it gave me headaches its strange, i was taking 1000 in powder form but my head was heavy kinda, hard to describe. now ive cut my dosage by half and the headache is gone. i kinda think better now, no more drugged up feeling LOL
Anyone else have strange side effects?

I"m experiencing this headache as we speak. It's so weird. I hate it. BTW I'm taking 1/4 tsp of VItamin Shoppe MSM powder (its 1000mg). I drink atleast a liter of water a day (closer to 2). I HATE THIS DETOX STAGE!

 

[Eisani]

What I have to say is really OT: I saw Soca Princess and it instantly made me think "Soca in ya so an' so" sorry, had a moment

 

[lovedone_24]

The Vitamin Shoppe has a "Pure MSM Powder" by Trimedica. When I do pick this up I'm going to do 2 intervals of 1/4 teaspoon (2000 mg) since the capsuls come in the same dosage. Hope I don't go crazy on this stuff...