Dear Robert,
                        I do not know who recommended 8 tps. daily, or
what the basis for their recommendation is.  However, our researches
indicate that such volume is not a threat of any kind....to ones general
health.  Our best results have manifested, generally, from a range of  4
to 6 teaspoons daily.....for a variety of afflictions/imbalances among
our volunteer humans and animals presenting abnormalities deemed
susceptible to MSM protocols.
                        The most obvious conclusion indicated by the
rapid escalation in dosage, would be to elevate the systemic
titer.....as rapidly as possible.
                                    Sincerely,  Brooks Bradley.
p.s.  We have, on occasion, utilized quantities as high as 20 grams
daily.....for some severe articulating-joint arthritis
experimentations----without undesireable consequences.

"Medwith, Robert" wrote:

>
>
>   Got my MSM yesterday
>  Instructions said to start at 1/8 tsp. per day and work up to 8 tsp.
> per day in 2 weeks
>  At which time drop dose back down
>  What is the reasoning for this
>  Can you get sick because your system is not used to it or just to
> build it up in
>  your system in a short time.
>
>    Bob