Hey, Newmann--check this info out on sulfur deficiency

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Originally posted by lisa

"Sulfur and the sulfur-containing amino acid cystine are also important components of the hair shaft. They allow for the formation of disulfide bonds, which account in part for the strength of keratin. In cases of trichothiodystrophy, low sulfur and cystine content result in defective keratin formation and weakened hairs." i found this on a site about a disease called Trichorrhexis Nodosa...i dont think any of us have this disease but it's interesting what they say about low sulfur and cystine.

<a href="http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic896.htm">http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic896.htm</a>

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Originally posted by lids

&quot;Sulfur and the sulfur-containing amino acid cystine are also important components of the hair shaft. They allow for the formation of disulfide bonds, which account in part for the strength of keratin. In cases of trichothiodystrophy, low sulfur and cystine content result in defective keratin formation and weakened hairs.&quot; i found this on a site about a disease called Trichorrhexis Nodosa...i dont think any of us have this disease but it's interesting what they say about low sulfur and cystine.

<a href="http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic896.htm">http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic896.htm</a>

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Originally posted by MolsMom

MSM - Methylsufonylmethane. Also known as biological sulfur. A 100% pure licensed product with many uses. It's main use is as an oral anti-inflammatory, it's used in much the same way as shark cartilage. It's also taken as a supplement for a wide variety of things. Topically it can be added to creams, lotions and salves, dissolved into the water phase. It should be incorporated at low temperatures as heat can destroy it's properties. It's been said to be a cure all product, from fading scar tissue and aiding in inflammation to increasing cell permeability and helping with aging skin and a wide variety of skin ailments. Typically used up to 40%+ in a gel, 10% in a cream.

If this was used in soapmaking, the lye phase would kill off any properties I would imagine-though not sure because it doesn't list a temp to go by?- the lye generates a very high heat.

<a href="http://63.75.126.224/Google/fda_search.pl?q=msm">http://63.75.126.224/Google/fda_search.pl?q=msm</a>&amp;client=fdagov&amp;site=fdagov&amp;searchsel ector=&amp;restrict=&amp;sa=Search

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Originally posted by steve m

I found this when I did a search for this: N-Acetyl Cysteine
<a href="http://www.eantiaging.com/Library/html/g_162.html">http://www.eantiaging.com/Library/html/g_162.html</a>

This stuff is suppose to be good for a lot of reasons, and no side effects.

I am going to try this stuff. Cheapest place I found was this:
<a href="http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/browse/sku_listing.jhtml?DeptID=">http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/browse/sku_listing.jhtml?DeptID=</a>&amp;OrigDeptID=10&amp;Letter=S&amp;BrandID=15&a mp;BrandName=Source+Naturals%2C+Inc.&amp;ProdID=10 0863&amp;ProdName=N-Acetyl+Cysteine&amp;BreadCrumbType=Brand&amp;Bread CrumbType_Product=NoCategory&amp;CatName=N-Acetyl+Cysteine

I am thinking of just going with the 1000mg ones, and just taking 2 per day.

What have I got to lose? This suppliment seems to be pretty cool anyway

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Originally posted by steve m

found it cheaper at www.iherb.com
<a href="http://store.yahoo.com/iherb/nacetyl.html">http://store.yahoo.com/iherb/nacetyl.html</a>
<a href="http://store.yahoo.com/iherb/nac2.html">http://store.yahoo.com/iherb/nac2.html</a>