30 Mar 2026 01:49
105 - A DMSO Deep Dive with Amandha Vollmer
Have you heard of DMSO and are among the many already using it?
Or have you heard of DMSO but are wondering how to use it?
Either way, this interview is for you!
Amandha Vollmer, one of the leading experts on DMSO, joins me for our 5th interview on the podcast for a real deep dive into this remarkable compound.
Not only has she written a fabulous and very practical book on the topic, Healing with DMSO, which includes a multitude of applications and recipes, she also formulates products containing DMSO that you can buy directly.
Amandha breaks down what DMSO is, where it comes from, how it works in the body, safety considerations, practical daily applications for healing, pain relief, and more.
Grab a pen, you may want to take notes on this one!
In this episode:
5:28 What is DMSO: a natural product from trees extracted from lignin
7:08 How Amanda discovered DMSO in naturopathic college
8:19 Amanda's unique DMSO blending and formulations
14:00 Purity grades explained: why 99.995% pharmaceutical grade matters
15:00 How DMSO works in the body - crosses the blood-brain barrier, hydrates tissues, delivers nutrients
17:15 DMSO for emergencies - stopping strokes and heart attacks
18:55 Collagen remodelling and why DMSO interacts with Botox and fillers
25:43 Cautions around amalgams, tattoos, false lenses, and metals in the body
32:45 DMSO vs MSM: the key chemical and functional differences
36:51 Skin sensitivity explained: why some people react and what it really means
37:07 Dosing for animals, babies, and sensitive skin
39:27 Safety fundamentals
40:44 Prep your body first: magnesium, hydration, and liver support
42:49 Material safety: plastics, rubber, and surfaces DMSO can dissolve
43:10 Alcohol interactions and why you should never mix the two
46:35 Burn healing and preventing scars with DMSO
53:30 How long DMSO stays in the body and metabolite clearance
58:10 Reducing DMSO odour: polyphenols, pomegranate juice, and quercetin
1:09:13 Daily maintenance use: Amanda's personal DMSO routine
1:21:27 Blood pressure and breathing: natural alternatives to medication
1:22:54 Hibiscus and chia seed recipe for hypertension
1:25:47 How DMSO modulates inflammation and supports whole-body healing
1:30:11 Why DMSO and magnesium work better together
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Find Amandha:
https://yummy.doctor/ (main hub and membership community)
https://yumnaturals.store/ (natural skincare, hair care, dental care products)
https://dmso.store/ (all DMSO blends and products)
https://healingwithdmso.com/ (book information and excerpts)
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