Purica Vegan MSM (300 g)

Purica Vegan MSM (300 g) is pure methylsulfonylmethane powder in a 300 g amber glass jar, 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 stands for methylsulfonylmethane, an organic sulfur compound that chemists also call dimethyl sulfone. It occurs naturally in small amounts in many fresh foods. The powder in this jar is plant-sourced, and its label lists one ingredient only: methylsulfonylmethane, with no flavour, sweetener, filler or flow agent. It looks like fine white crystals, dissolves quickly in water and tastes faintly bitter.

How to take it

Adults take half a teaspoon, which is 2,000 mg, one to three times a day according to the label. The daily range is 2,000 to 6,000 mg, and a single dose stays at 2,000 mg or less. Take each dose with food and skip the bedtime dose. Water or juice both work as a base, and a squeeze of citrus covers the bitter note. Purica recommends at least four weeks of daily use before you decide how it suits you.

How long the jar lasts

A level half teaspoon weighs about 2 g, so the jar gives roughly 150 doses. That is about five months at one dose a day, or 50 days at three doses a day. The jar is amber glass with a metal lid, and the opening is sealed at the factory. Close it tightly after use and keep it at room temperature, between 15 and 30°C, away from moisture.

Which size to pick

The 300 g jar is the smallest MSM powder Purica makes, and a sensible first purchase if you have not tried MSM before. Purica also packs the same powder in a 1 kg resealable pouch, which costs less per gram, and sells 500 mg vegetable capsules for people who would rather not measure or taste it. Four capsules equal one half teaspoon.

Cautions on the label

Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if symptoms worsen. Mild bloating, constipation or indigestion can occur in some people. The directions tab has the full text.

Purica Vegan MSM FAQ

How much is one dose?

Half a teaspoon, or 2,000 mg of MSM. The label allows up to three doses a day.

Does it contain anything besides MSM?

No. The label lists methylsulfonylmethane as the only ingredient.

When should I take it?

With meals, and not at bedtime. Most people take it with breakfast, lunch or both.

Is the 1 kg pouch the same product?

Yes. It is the same powder, also sold under NPN 80053180, in a larger resealable pouch.

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