Thanks Susan...... the brand of Gluc./Cond. I bought for me has 500mg MSM in it...so I'll use this for the dogs too. The ratio is 500 for Gluc. and 400 for Cond. pam
----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Van Luchene <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [CKCS-L] glucosamine chondroitin > Hi Pam, > > According to what I was able to find,Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a > naturally occuring sulfur compound. Sulfer is responsible for the formation > of body protiens through the formation of disulfide bonds, thereby holding > connective tissue together. It is supposed to be good for strengthening > bones, tendons and keratin (e.g. hair, nails) > > In humans, environmental allergies and pain associated with systemic > inflammatory disorders (such as tendonitis or arthritis) have been reported > to be substantially reduced while including 1000 - 5000 mg of MSM in daily > diets. > > Given the above, I should think that MSM would be a beneficial incredient in > a Glucosamine/Chondroitin supplement. You could also give it separately by > cutting up (with a pill splitter) a human MSM supplement. I personally would > buy the least expensive brand as MSM is MSM period --- With MSM the only > difference between brands would be the fillers used and/or the packaging. > > All the best, > Susan V. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
