OVERVIEW
Sulfur's Essential Role
Sulfur, the third most abundant mineral in the human body, is fundamental for numerous physiological processes. It is a critical component of amino acids, proteins, and the vital antioxidant glutathione. Modern diets, often reliant on processed foods, may not provide sufficient sulfur due to losses during food storage and preparation. Physicians' Standard Alpha Sulflex is formulated with high-purity MSM, aiming to support the body's daily sulfur requirements.
Alpha Sulflex's Targeted Health Benefits
Research and clinical practice indicate that MSM supports:
- Joint Health: By providing sulfur for cartilage maintenance and collagen synthesis, MSM promotes joint comfort, flexibility, and function. It may also modulate pathways involved in joint comfort.*
- Skin, Hair, and Nail Vitality: As a building block of keratin and collagen, sulfur from MSM supports the strength, structure, and appearance of these tissues.*
- Connective Tissue Support: MSM contributes sulfur for the structural integrity of tendons and ligaments, enhancing overall connective tissue health.*
- Antioxidant and Detoxification Support: MSM enhances glutathione synthesis, bolstering the body's natural antioxidant capacity and detoxification mechanisms, protecting cells from oxidative stress.*
- Cell Membrane Permeability: MSM helps maintain cell membrane flexibility, facilitating nutrient uptake and waste elimination.*
- Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Health: MSM supports the health of tissues lining the GI tract and lungs, which rely on sulfur-containing compounds for barrier function.*