OptiMSM | WholeFoods Magazine

28 Ingredients to Know

September 23, 2022

Suppliers shine a spotlight on emerging, innovative, and in-demand raw materials. From innovative ingredients to emerging science, suppliers are looking to raise the bar on quality while helping brands and retailers serve their customers' evolving health needs. “The dietary supplements world is always innovating, always responding to consumer needs,...

M&A Update: Balchem and Bergstrom Nutrition

September 2, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New Hampton, NY—Balchem Corporation shared the news of its acquisition of leading methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) manufacturer Bergstrom Nutrition. Bergstrom will join Balchem’s Human Nutrition and Health business division and the Minerals & Nutrients business unit. “We are excited to welcome Bergstrom Nutrition to Balchem," said Ted Harris, Chairman, CEO and President...

Supporting Women’s Health at Every Life Stage

May 24, 2022

Jennifer Joseph

Now, perhaps more than ever before, women are prioritizing their health and well-being—and looking to nutritional supplements for a helping hand to help them stay energized and active. “COVID-19 created the awareness that health, wellness, and a physically active lifestyle are preventative tools for better care, and that the consumption...

OptiMSM to Feature Informed-Ingredient Logo

February 16, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vancouver, WA—Shipments of OptiMSM, Bergstrom Nutrition’s branded MSM product, will feature the “Informed-Ingredient” logo, confirming that all raw materials and ingredients within OptiMSM have met banned-substance testing and certification requirements for athletic use, a press release explains. Informed-Ingredient was previously known as Informed-Choice; the brand was created by LGC, which...

Study Suggests Safety of CBD Combined With MSM

December 29, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vancouver, WA—A new study has confirmed the safety of a combination of MSM and cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract (CRCE) in an animal model, according to a press release from Bergstrom Nutrition. The study, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, notes that CBD does pose some risks, mostly in terms...

OptiMSM Reduces Visual Signs of Aging, Study Finds

March 3, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vancouver, WA—OptiMSM reduces visual signs of aging, confirms a new study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. The researchers used a two-part study. Part I was a double-blinded pilot study, in which 11 participants consumed three 1000mg capsules of OptiMSM per day and 9 used a...

Sulfur: The Forgotten Nutrient

January 21, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

When an element plays multiple supporting roles, it can often get lost behind some of its better-known constituents. Such is the case with sulfur—the often-forgotten nutrient. Which is unfortunate, as sulfur is an essential nutrient for the human body, and overlooking its role may come at the expense of...

Study: OptiMSM Helps Improve Hair, Nail Health

December 9, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vancouver, WA—OptiMSM improves hair and nail health, according to a double-blind clinical study published in the November issue of Natural Medicine Journal. Researchers evaluated the hair and nail condition of 63 subjects over four months through expert grading and self-assessment, according to a press release on the topic. The subjects...

OptiMSM to Feature Informed-Choice Logo

February 28, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Vancouver, WA--Bergstrom Nutrition announces that its methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) supplement, OptiMSM®, will now feature the Informed-Choice® logo to represent the company’s commitment to consistency, quality, and safety of its products, according the press release. The release states that in 2014 Bergstrom Nutrition started to produce and test material under the Informed-Sport®...