MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a popular supplement in people with chronic pain. The main benefit of this substance is anti-inflammatory drugs that provide pain relief for people with arthritis and other types of inflammation, muscle or joint pain, and are also known to protect cartilageIt is also being studied as a cancer treatment known to respond to oxidation stress and improve antioxidant ability, and it easily passes through blood brain barriers and is distributed throughout the brain. MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur compound found in many foods and, in its pure form, is an odorless, tasteless, white, water-soluble crystalline solid. This article describes the various benefits of taking MSM and its effects on joints.
MSM efficacy
MSM efficacy, known through many studies, is classified as a generally safe substance to relieve pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, epilepsy, and exercise-related muscle damage, and side effects are also known to be mildAccording to a paper published in 2017, MSM dietary sulfur efficacy not only reduces inflammation but also protects cartilage from degeneration as seen in osteoarthritis by inhibiting interleukin 1-beta (IL-1b) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a). In addition, as a result of reduced inflammation and cartilage preservation, exercise range and physical function have been improved, especially when consumed before intense resistance or endurance exercise, which is known to reduce exercise-related muscle damageThis is believed to be due to antioxidant effects, and is good for epilepsy, allergic rhinitis, and acute motor-induced inflammation, supporting immune responses, improving skin texture, and inhibiting cancer cell growth.
Dietary sources and forms of MSM
It is not difficult to ingest MSM through the diet, and is naturally found in:
· fresh fruits and vegetables
· Milk
· Fish
However, it does not mean that we are gaining much from the above diet because MSM is destroyed as food is processed. To increase absorption, you can increase the amount of food you get by focusing on fresh whole foods If you are maintaining a diet that is difficult to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, you can consider MSM joint nutritional supplementsIn general, MSM exists in nature, but the form sold as a supplement is a compound extracted from dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
DMSO, which consists of industrial and medical classes, was selected as a miracle cure for arthritis in the 1960s, but was controversial due to potential problems and unpleasant side effects, and MSM became popular again as DMSO was not used as a treatment for arthritis.
Form of MSM
The main form of nutritional supplements is oral formulations (solutions, tablets and capsules) and are sold as generic drugsSometimes there are products combined with other dietary supplements. For example, it is produced with substances such as glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamin C, vitamin D, guava leaf extract, and Boswellic acid.
MSM and alcohol
Some studies have shown that MSM can increase sensitivity to alcohol. Some other sulphur molecules have been used to fight alcoholism due to serious side effects when drinking alcohol, but since research is still lacking, it is the best choice not to drink alcohol while taking MSM until many clinical trials are available.