I had been buying my MSM at GNC at about $17 for 300 1000mg caps. There is a web site called iherb that has them for around $8 for the same amount. Just a tip to pass along

Good website, but:
1. I could not find that deal you mention: best I saw was 180 (not 300) 1g capsules for $9
2. They don't sell MSM crystals, which are more effective & easy to mix with a fruit juice for example

They ship to Europe as well though (for a $20 fee), which is good news for us on this side of the Atlantic.

My error in listing the price. It did seem like a good price though. My read of the product is that it is MSM crystals in a capsule. Why is that less effective than MSM crystals out of the capsule?

Notsohairy,

I imagine that just like sports nutrition powders (creatine, protein, etc.) and headache powders (Goody's, BC's), the solubility of a crystal form enables the body to process it faster. As far as effectiveness, I cannot say. I do know that sometimes vitamins in tablet form are sometimes expelled before they can fully dissolve and thus, are essentially wasted.

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Robert,
Spot on!!! Excellent summary.

Notso,
Have a look at this previous thread for more info on the subject.