Gold Standard Organic Sulfur Crystals 1lb - 99.9% Pure MSM Crystals - Largest Granular Flakes Sulfur - 3rd Party Tested MSM Powder

I've been taking this for about a week, and just got up to the full dose of 1.5tsp twice per day. The main reasons I wanted to try MSM were to help my skin, gums and hair growth, and also energy and joints. I just turned 40 and want to prolong my health and support my body as much as I can so I don't age as quickly.I wanted to write this for people who are just starting out and might be put off by the reports of bad taste or side effects. First, I started out with just 1/8 tsp, once per day, then the next day twice. Then the next day doubled to 1/4 tsp twice per day, next day doubled to 1/2 tsp twice, next day doubled to 1 tsp twice, next day 1.5 tsp twice. I weigh about 150lb and they suggest 1 tsp per 100lb of body weight, so that's how I determined the dose.I take it each day with 1000 mg vitamin C powder mixed with 16oz of water, put the crystals under my tongue, then down the water. Then I chase that with another 16oz of water. This method works well and I don't really have to taste it too much. If you're used to taking supplements that maybe don't taste so good, or if you're a healthy eater, this is not a big deal at all. I was really scared that the taste would be too much to handle based on the reviews, but taking it this way, it's no sweat. I already drink a lot of water, but since I take each dose with 32 oz of water each, I don't feel the need to drink any more than I usually would during the rest of the day and I feel fine. If you're not much of a water drinker, you'll need to become one or just do what I do and get er done.I have experienced zero negative side effects so far. Stepping up the dose gradually probably helped with that, but I also lead a very healthy lifestyle and have a very clean diet, so that may have also been a factor. It's too soon to tell how well this is helping my skin/gums/hair/joints. However I feel FANTASTIC since I've been taking this! I FEEL the energy! It's a good, healthy, happy feeling, not like caffeine, but like a 9 hours of sleep a night, good-living sort of feeling. I feel really motivated and have a sense of deep well-being. I take the first dose upon waking and the 2nd at 3pm and haven't had any problems with sleep.Will update after a few more weeks or months. If you were hesitating, I'd encourage you to give it a try! Take it with vitamin C. Dump it under your tongue. Chase with a bunch of water. Step up gradually. Feel great!**Update 8/21**I’ve been taking this at the full dose for a little over a month now, and my skin looks fantastic. I already had nice skin, but it’s getting even better. It seems softer and more plump and bouncy, especially my face. It’s seems even more youthful and glowy. Just finished the first bag and ordered 2 more!**Update 11/21**I now take 2 tsp in the morning one time per day, as I’m taking some other supplements and can’t practically take a 2nd dose. Still experiencing good results. I notice that my eyebrows seem a little thicker and I have a lot of baby hairs around my hairline.

I was diagnosed with lupus (SLE) 10 years ago and the joint and muscle pain I experience can be very debilitating. This product takes care of that 90%. It allows me to function like a normal person. I have been taking MSM for a year and this brand for a few months now and have not experienced that pain while taking it. I do mega dose though and take 3 TABLESPOONS (spread throughout the day) as advised by my herbalist. As awesome side effects I also experience relief of constipation, fast growing nails, my hair stopped falling out excessively and sparse areas have filled in, and more energy and relief from depression (probably because I don't feel so crappy). I recently ran out of this stuff and thought I'd wait a couple of weeks to reorder (my money was a little short) and that was a BIG mistake. The joint and muscle pain came back in full force and I was completely wiped out! I quickly ordered more and as soon as I received it I took my mega dose and I kid you not the worse joint pain that I was experiencing (right wrist) was gone the next day! A few days later while on the sulfur my energy levels were back up. I am so amazed by this stuff. I have taken a lot of supplements and they never work this fast, if they work at all. I will not mess around any more and be without this sulfur. I'm going to start ordering in bulk. It's not curing the problem but it is helping me manage and without all of the garbage side effects that most lupus/arthritis drugs come with (prednisone!). I've tried different brands and I'm sticking with H2O. The crystals are large and I can tell the quality is good and it's obviously very effective for me. One thing just make sure you drink LOTS of clean filtered water if you take higher doses. Also, I know it's supposed to be better with vitamin c and I have never taken them together. I am going to start though and see if I get even more benefits (allergies). Will update after I have tried the combo.Update: 7/11/17 I am now taking it with 4 grams of vitamin C, for about 2 weeks now, and I have recently noticed that my sugar cravings are WAY down and this is coming from a sugar junkie (if there was a sugar rehab I'd be in it). I'm not sure if it's the vitamin c or the sulfur finally correcting that or the combination but I'll take it. I have peanut butter cups that I bought a few days ago and have not touched one. They just don't seem appealing anymore and were purchased more out of habit or just in case I got a craving. Also, this has nothing to do with the vitamin c but my hair is so THICK! It has never been this thick in my life! The strands are thicker and softer and I'm getting loads of compliments now. Just be aware you have to be patient and take the product faithfully when it comes to changes of the hair but the excessive shedding was the first to improve and then the rest followed. This stuff is the real deal and no I do NOT work for the company. Just happy to have found something that finally works.