Overview
Organic sulfur for joints and skin.
- Endogenously produced or biosynthesized molecule
- Standardized pharmaceutical- or food-grade supplement
- Combined with cofactors that improve absorption or activity
- Capsule or softgel
- Powder
- Sublingual or buccal
- Liposomal liquid
Mechanism of action
Sulfur donor; anti-inflammatory.
- · Sulfur donor
- · anti-inflammatory
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) supports collagen synthesis, antioxidant defense, or barrier function in skin and integumentary tissues.
Evidence-based benefits
Reduces exercise muscle damage
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · GI upset
Drug interactions
Supplement interactions
- Collagen peptidesProvides amino acid substrate for connective tissue synthesis.
- Vitamin CRequired cofactor for collagen hydroxylation.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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MSM and exercise recovery
Withee ED, et al.
24 active men
Reduced muscle damage markers.
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