MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic sulfur compound that is available as a dietary supplement, including in powder form and capsules. MSM occurs naturally in small amounts in food and has been used in the supplement market for many years.
MSM in a nutshell
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a substance that has been present in our seas, soil, and atmosphere for centuries. This type of sulfur is part of the so-called natural sulfur cycle, on which all life on earth depends in some way. MSM is an organic, sulfur-containing compound. Sulfur (along with calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and phosphorus) is one of the macrominerals that our bodies use in large quantities every day. MSM consists largely of sulfur. This is a characteristic of the chemical composition of this compound.
What is being researched about MSM
International research is being conducted on MSM, also in combination with other substances such as glucosamine sulfate, vitamin C, and boswellia. These studies examine various