MSM is another natural substance that gives relief from pain, inflammation and allergies and is to be used as a nutritional supplement. MSM has gained considerable recognition for its results in relieving arthritis. MSM and arthritis have been associated together through arthritis studies over the past 25 years. The main function of MSM supplements in the body is in the regeneration of new cells. MSM has been used over and over for the relief of pain, head trauma, interstitial cystitis, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, re-transformation of cancer cells and Alzheimer's disease. The MSM component makes the cells flexible and elastic. If the concentration of MSM in the body is too low, the new cells lose some of their necessary flexibility and elasticity. MSM makes cells permeable, allowing water and nutrients to freely flow into cells and allowing wastes and toxins to properly flow out. MSM supplements are a powerful detoxifier. MSM is nontoxic!