Re: Drugs/rules--"intangible" nutrients
Truman Prevatt (truman.prevatt@netsrq.com)
Thu, 12 Dec 1996 09:35:20 -0400
>In a message dated 96-12-11 13:50:29 EST, you write:
>
><< This drug issue is a real "Pandora's box". Let me throw something out.
> Assume that MSM has all the anti-inflammatory properties that are claimed
> by the producers. Then why allow MSM and not allow low levels of bute, or
> a better yet a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticolds are a substance produced
> by the body (the adrenal cortex to be exact) and are present (naturally
> occureing) so why shouldn't you be able to legally use dexamethasone? If I
> am correct, dex has no effect after 48 hours. Where do you draw the line?
>
> Truman >>
>
>MSM has significant anti-inflammatory properties, or anti-soreness in the
>muscles. it does little for joint injuries or other acute injuries. From what
>I've read, it does not have the gastrointestinal side effects of the NSAIDs
>and certainly not the destructive and healing inhibition effects of
>glucocorticoids.
>
>Where you draw the line is what is good for the horse. If MSM were to mask an
>injury that then got worse because of subsequent use of the horse, I'd be
>against it.
>
>ti
One last thought on the subject. What this discussion has indicated is the
need for research, impartial research carried on by independent scientist -
not the companies that stand to make money on a positive. This translates
into the need for funding. We need to know what works and what is safe,
not what test and what doesn't test. This also gets back to a way sponsors
could use some of their monies.
Truman
Truman Prevatt
Sarasota, FL