Purica Vegan MSM (1 kg)

Purica Vegan MSM (1 kg) is pure methylsulfonylmethane powder in a resealable 1 kg pouch, with 2,000 mg of MSM in every half teaspoon. It is made in Canada, licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80053180. Helps to relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis. Helps to relieve the pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.

What MSM is

MSM is short for methylsulfonylmethane, a small organic sulfur compound also known as dimethyl sulfone. Small amounts occur naturally in many fresh foods. Purica's powder is plant-sourced and the label lists a single ingredient, methylsulfonylmethane, with no flavour, sweetener, filler or flow agent added. The white crystals dissolve readily in water and have a faintly bitter taste.

How to take it

The label dose for adults is half a teaspoon, equal to 2,000 mg, one to three times a day. That makes a daily range of 2,000 to 6,000 mg, and one dose should never go above 2,000 mg. Take it with food, and avoid taking it at bedtime. Stir it into a glass of water or juice; a squeeze of lemon or orange hides the bitterness. Purica asks for at least four weeks of daily use before you judge the results.

How long the 1 kg pouch lasts

A level half teaspoon weighs about 2 g, so the pouch holds roughly 500 doses. At one dose a day that is more than a year of supply, and at the full three doses a day it lasts a little over five months. Press the air out and close the zip after each use. Keep the pouch at room temperature, between 15 and 30°C, and away from damp, since MSM clumps when it picks up moisture.

Powder or capsules

Purica sells the same MSM as powder in a 300 g amber glass jar and this 1 kg pouch, and as 500 mg vegetable capsules. Four capsules equal one half teaspoon of powder. The powder costs less per gram and lets you set the amount yourself; capsules are handy for travel and for anyone who dislikes the taste. The 1 kg pouch is the largest size, a good fit for people who take the full daily range or for a household that shares one supply.

Cautions on the label

Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and see one if symptoms worsen. Some people notice mild bloating, constipation or indigestion. The full text is in the directions tab.

Purica Vegan MSM FAQ

How much MSM is in half a teaspoon?

2,000 mg. The label caps a single dose at that amount and the daily total at 6,000 mg.

Is it vegan?

Yes. The MSM is plant-sourced and the pouch holds nothing else, so there is no ingredient of animal origin.

Can I take it in the evening?

The label says to avoid taking it at bedtime. Many people take their doses with breakfast and lunch instead.

What is the difference between the 1 kg and 300 g sizes?

The amount and the container. The 1 kg comes in a resealable pouch and the 300 g in an amber glass jar, and both hold the same powder under NPN 80053180.

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