Question 1

is Now MSM streamed distilled and not solvent distilled

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Those are not accurate depictions of MSM production. The most common method is a reaction of sulfur with methane. In this process methanol (ethyl alcohol from natural gas) is combined with sulfur (hydrogen sulfide or carbon disulfide) in a vapor phase catalytic reaction to form DMS and methylmercaptan (MM; primarily used to make the essential amino acid l-methionine, which is a common dietary supplement). DMS has a number of industrial uses, including conversion to DMSO. This process is generally favored because of its high conversion yield and low energy usage. Some natural gasses contain over 90% sulfur compounds. By contrast, the less common paper mill waste method involves toxic chemicals and far greater energy input. After DSM is produced by either chemical synthesis, it is then oxidized with nitrogen dioxide in a multi-step process to form DMSO. Finally, MSM is produced from DMSO by the catalytic reaction of hydrogen peroxide with DMSO to further oxidize it (DMSO→DMSO2).  The process includes gas liquid phase oxidation to produce crude MSM, followed by reduced pressure distillation (vacuum distillation) for additional purification. The result is a fairly pure MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) that complies with food cGMPs.

Question 2

What size are the capsules?  Hoping medium and not enormous...

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The NOW MSM 1000mg capsule is one of those you can gently twist to open, then dump the powder into your coffee, that's what I do.

Question 3

is it true it promotes joint health, relieves joint soreness?

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Personally I have noticed a big difference in joint pain.  I am very active with a practice as a massage therapist for 37 years, I own a very active year old Bouvier pup, and we are out daily in the woods that I live in for a good long walk.  I am not a doctor or scientist, but I would say that just doing more actively promotes joint health.  I can't recommend this enough -

Question 4

Is the msm made in us under fda guidelines?

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The FDA doesn't really regulate supplements. It's all on the honor system, but the website labdoor tests supplements for purity and efficacy as well as allergens. The NOW brand is consistently given grades of 'A'. This supplement isn't tested, but of all brands out there, it is one of the highest rated in general.

ASIN	B000Z8ZKW0
ASIN	B000Z8ZKW0
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Corn-Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Non-GMO, Nut Free, Soy Free
Best Sellers Rank	#20,683 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #12 in MSM Nutritional Supplements #1,668 in Sales & Deals
Brand Name	NOW
Color	White
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,779)
Date First Available	August 3, 2017
Department	Health and Beauty>Health and Wellness
Diet Type	Halal, Kosher, Vegan
Dosage Form	Capsules,Capsule
Flavor	Unflavored
Global Trade Identification Number	00733739021205
Item Dimensions	2.5 x 2.5 x 4.44 inches
Item Form	Capsule
Item Weight	0.1 kg
Item model number	2120
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer	NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Manufacturer Part Number	P26603
Material Features	Vegetarian
Model Name	MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) 1,000 mg
Model Number	2120
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Magnesium
Product Benefits	Bone & Joint Support
Product Dimensions	2.5 x 2.5 x 4.44 inches; 3.53 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	Joint Support
Specific Uses For Product	Joint Support
Total Servings Per Container	60
UPC	733739021205
Unit Count	120 Count

NOW Supplements, MSM 1,000 mg, Joint Health*, 120 Veg Caps

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