The METHYL SULFONYL METHANE is a natural form of organic sulfur, the chemical formula of which is CH 3 SO₂CH₃. It is the form in which sulfur is present in nature, within all living organisms,  where it acts as a biologically active substance. Methyl Sulfonyl Methane is an odorless, white, crystalline powder that is highly soluble in hot water and a wide variety of organic solvents. Biologically active  organic   sulfur has incredible therapeutic and preventive properties. It has medicinal properties so complete, and based on such obvious principles, that its discovery is normally counted among the most important advances that have been made in orthomolecular medicine in the second half of the twentieth century. . After calcium and phosphorus, sulfur is, in order of quantity, the third mineral present in the human body. In an adult individual, approximately 140 grams of sulfur are present, almost half of which is used by muscle tissues, skin and bones. When plants absorb Methyl Sulfonyl Methane from rain, they transform it into sulfur amino acids, i.e. methionine and cysteine. The taurine And the cystine, the other two sulfur-containing amino acids, are synthesized from cysteine. Our body produces about 80% of the amino acids it needs, these are called non-essential amino acids. The remaining 20% of amino acids, called essential, must be taken from food  and includesmethionine and cysteine. There are about 28 known amino acids, each type of protein consists of a unique set of amino acids, arranged in a specific combination. Two cysteine molecules can oxidize and join through sulfur bonds (-S-S-). These bonds are key elements in the structure of proteins, determining their shape, properties and biological activity. Nails and hair are primarily made up of a very tough, high-sulphur protein called keratin. Flexible tissues such as connective tissue and cartilage contain proteins with flexible sulfur bonds. Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body and a major component of all connective tissue. It provides elasticity to the skin  by interacting with the fibers of another protein called elastin. In cartilage, the glucosamine, Chondroitin and proteoglycans, containing sulfur, form, together with collagen, a fibrous protein substance that constitutes the structure of collagen itself, and makes it flexible. Experiments on Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, with radioactive tracers, have shown that,  after being ingested,  methyl sulfonyl methane binds to mucous membranes. In fact, it seems that methyl sulfonyl methane moves towards receptor sites on the membrane surface mucous membrane in the intestinal tract, in the urogenital and respiratory systems, thus constituting a protective interface between the guest and the external environment. Such natural interactions have several useful implications for our health: Allergens and parasites cannot reach the mucous membranes, toxins are oxidized,  free radicals and parasites eliminated. Sulfur is called “the mineral of beauty” of nature, In fact, it keeps the skin smooth and young,  and the hair shiny. Sulfur is an essential element for the production of collagen and keratin, proteins necessary for the health and defense of the skin,   nails and hair. Several experiments have shown that all types of dermatological diseases, often linked to allergies,   respond positively to a diet supplemented with Methyl Sulfonyl Methane. It has been shown that the administration of Methyl Sulfonyl Methane orally is effective against acne, acne rosacea, dry skin,   scaly or irritated. When applied topically, in the form of a gel, Methyl Sulfonyl Methane (marketed as ULCE GEL) it is useful in the treatment of skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, eczema,   dermatitis, dandruff, scabies,    diaper rash and various fungal infections. Even the scars caused by operations and burns give positive results to topical application:  the recent ones can heal so perfectly that they are practically invisible,  and even with the old ones you can get significant improvements. Excellent in sunburn. For more information see the brochure “The Methyl Sulfonyl Methane Miracle“.