What are other names for MSM
- MSM
- Dimethyl Sulfone
- Dimethylsulfone
- Methylsulfonylmethane
- DMSO (reduced form of MSM)
Dosage information
Supplementation of MSM tends to be taken at up to 3,000mg daily, which seems to be effective for reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis and conferring some antioxidant protection to the body. It is unsure if higher supplemental doses are better than 3,000mg, so sticking to that dose may be prudent.
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In this randomized controlled trial, supplementation with methylsulfonylmethane was associated with less knee pain and better subjective health scores after 12 weeks, compared to placebo, among participants with mild knee pain.
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Examine Database References
- Muscle Damage - Barmaki S, Bohlooli S, Khoshkhahesh F, Nakhostin-Roohi BEffect of methylsulfonylmethane supplementation on exercise - Induced muscle damage and total antioxidant capacityJ Sports Med Phys Fitness.(2012 Apr)
- Exercise-Induced Oxidation - Nakhostin-Roohi B, Barmaki S, Khoshkhahesh F, Bohlooli SEffect of chronic supplementation with methylsulfonylmethane on oxidative stress following acute exercise in untrained healthy menJ Pharm Pharmacol.(2011 Oct)
- Fatigue Symptoms - Kalman DS, Feldman S, Scheinberg AR, Krieger DR, Bloomer RJInfluence of methylsulfonylmethane on markers of exercise recovery and performance in healthy men: a pilot studyJ Int Soc Sports Nutr.(2012 Sep 27)
- Leg Edema - Tripathi R, Gupta S, Rai S, Mittal PCEffect of topical application of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), EDTA on pitting edema and oxidative stress in a double blind, placebo-controlled studyCell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand).(2011 Feb 12)
- Osteoarthritis Symptoms - Debbi EM, Agar G, Fichman G, Ziv YB, Kardosh R, Halperin N, Elbaz A, Beer Y, Debi REfficacy of methylsulfonylmethane supplementation on osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled studyBMC Complement Altern Med.(2011 Jun 27)
- Nasal Congestion - Eleanor Barrager, Joseph R Veltmann Jr, Alexander G Schauss, Rebecca N SchillerA multicentered, open-label trial on the safety and efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitisJ Altern Complement Med.(2002 Apr)