Description
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
This micronutrient is well tolerated for arthritis and a number of other conditions related to inflammation, physical function, and performance. Emerging research suggests that MSM may one day aid in the treatment of various types of cancer.
FDA GRAS notification considers MSM to be safe at levels of 4845.6g per day.
Articles of Interest
The following articles covers a variety of areas of the supplements benefits relating to studies.
Treats osteoarthritis and joint pain, improves digestive problems, helps skin conditions, lowers muscle pain/spasms and improves exercise recovery, restores hair growth, helps the body adapt to stress, can help reduce allergies:
https://draxe.com/nutrition/msm-supplement
A study on MSM being used for osteoarthritis in a knee:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5372953
A study on the benefits of MSM covering its qualities as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant/free radical scavenger, immune modulator and a sulphur donor:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5372953
Side Effects
Studies display minimal side effects when MSM is taken orally in a dosage of 3 grams daily for six months, although some people may experience mild gastrointestinal side effects such as discomfort or diarrhea.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding,  it’s best not to take it, unless you have discussed this with your doctor (as with all supplements). Not enough information is available to clarify its safety in these situations. Since MSM is a sulfa drug, do NOT take it if you have allergies to sulfa.
Interactions
There doesn’t appear to be an interaction between MSM and medications, herbs, supplements, or foods.
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