Posted by Robert Smith on October 23, 2004 at 15:36:50:
In Reply to: MSM, detox symptoms/allergic reaction? posted by Kerry Gibbons on October 18, 2004 at 10:18:09:
This is off the site The Analyst:
Recommendations for Sulfa Drug Allergy:
Animal-based Not recommended:
Glucosamine / Chondroitin Sulfate See the link between Sulfa Drug Allergy and MSM.
Mineral
Not recommended:
MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) Although it is generally believed that people who are allergic to sulfa drugs or do not tolerate sulfite preservatives in foods need not be concerned about the use of MSM and glucosamine sulfate – that these do not give rise to allergic reactions. However, there are reports of individuals who are reactive, so caution is advised.
Being allergic to sulfa drugs, I guess I'm one of the few that can't take this stuff. I apoligize for the snake oil comment, seeing that it does help a lot of folks. I do however take strong garlic supplements daily with no problem with their sulfer content. R. Smith