MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane)
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
People commonly take MSM supplements for:Joint pain and osteoarthritis. This is the most researched and popular use. Multiple clinical studies (including randomized trials) show that MSM can modestly reduce pain, swelling, stiffness, and improve physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
- Benefits are often seen after 4–12 weeks.
- Muscle soreness and exercise recovery. MSM may help reduce post-exercise muscle and joint pain, inflammation, and oxidative stress (e.g., after intense workouts like half-marathons).
- Allergies (e.g., hay fever/allergic rhinitis). It may help decrease symptoms like sneezing, itching, or runny nose by modulating inflammation.
- Skin health: Early evidence suggests it could improve conditions like rosacea, support skin elasticity, or aid wound healing due to its role in collagen production and anti-inflammatory effects.