SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Heavy and sustained periods of exercise generate large quantities of free radicals which exceed the body’s natural antioxidant defenses. Vigorous activities such as strength training, CrossFit, running, cycling, swimming, football, tennis and soccer, etc.—if performed at challenging levels to increase performance, will cause significant oxidative stress, inflammation and muscle damage. This can result in increased fatigue and reduced performance. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a well-known, research-backed dietary supplement ingredient that’s been shown to mitigate oxidative stress from exercise, and help support exercise recovery and performance.*

Human studies in resistance and endurance athletes suggest that OptiMSM®:

• Helps combat exercise-induced oxidative stress*
• Reduces exercise-induced pro-inflammatory (IL-6) and increases anti-inflammatory markers (IL-10)*
• Reduces muscle damage (creatine kinase)*
• Reduces muscle soreness*
• Improves recovery*
• Might improve performance (maximal isometric force)*

MSM can help protect muscles from exercise-induced damage and aid recovery.* Faster recovery allows athletes to return to their exercise routine more quickly, and can help them train at a level where they receive the most benefit. For high-performance and endurance athletes, FASTER RECOVERY = FASTER GAINS.

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