This is important for you to know. There are only a couple of factors that can make your hair grow faster. Those things are hereditary traits, which none of us can control, and nutrition. If you eat really poorly and are malnourished, the chances are that your hair will be dull, lifeless, and break even more easily than normal. It may even just fall out in clumps. 4C hair tends to break very easily and you surely don’t want to accentuate this! But the use of MSM for hair growth has been documented to work.
So, included in good nutrition are some helpful supplements. MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is widely known for its role in hair growth. MSM is a natural form of sulfur found in many foods. Because of modern processing and cooking methods, however, MSM is not readily available in most of the food we eat. Sulfur is one of the building blocks of hair. Taking MSM in supplement form can lead to faster growing, healthier hair.
MSM can naturally lengthen your hair’s growth phase. Basically, our hair has three cycles of growth. It grows, rests and sheds. Every strand of hair on your head is in one of these cycles at all times. MSM is known to naturally increase the growth cycle of your hair, and the amount that your hair will grow while in the growth cycle.
MSM helps hair grow thicker and faster by revitalizing inactive hair follicles because it increases the circulation of cell growth while also removing toxins on the scalp. It has also been proven to assist biotin, keratin, pantethol and calcium building strong, healthy hair.
MSM has benefits besides promoting hair growth. This biologically active compound improves skin health by normalizing collagen formation, it improves joint flexibility, it’s a powerful detoxifier and is an anti-inflammatory. For all of these reasons, MSM has been dubbed “the beauty mineral.”
This useful supplement can be found in powder form or in capsules. The powder form is even more effective when taken with water and some vitamin C. It’s virtually non-toxic and can be taken for long periods of time. A common dosage is 1,000 to 3,000 mg daily, but it’s important to drink extra water while taking this supplement. There are no documented side effects to MSM.
MSM for hair growth can really work, but it’s even more important to have a healthy diet. Foods containing lots of protein, iron, vitamins E and B and essential fatty acids, as well as regular exercise, will do wonders for the health of your hair.
Can I take this if I am allergic to sulfur?
Emily, you should get with your doctor to confirm it is okay to take this supplement if you’re allergic to sulfur.
Where can I found this?
You should be able to find this at a vitamin shop or possibly on Amazon