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What is MSM methylsulfonylmethane?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: MSM with Microhydrin

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MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) is a sulfur-containing compound normally found in many of the foods we eat. It occurs naturally in cow's milk, meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and even coffee, tea, and chocolate. MSM supplements are sold in healthfood stores and some pharmacies.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Muscle pain 21 9
Joint pain 19 6
General health 14 3
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 4 0
Improve mobility 3 1
Increase effect of another treatment 3 1

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 0
Mild 5
None 19

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with MSM methylsulfonylmethane

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 2
Nausea 2
Fatigue 1
Flatulence 1
Insomnia 1
Metallic taste in mouth 1

Show all 7 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking MSM methylsulfonylmethane

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Reason Patients Percentage
Other 9
Expense 6
Did not seem to work 5
Course of treatment ended 2
Side effects too severe 2
Doctor's advice 1
See all 21 patients who've stopped taking MSM methylsulfonylmethane

Duration

Stopped taking MSM methylsulfonylmethane

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 3
1 - 6 months 9
6 months - 1 year 4
2 - 5 years 4
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 19
Usually 5
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 2
A little hard to take 8
Not at all hard to take 16
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 2
< $25 13
Not specified 11
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4 patient evaluations for MSM methylsulfonylmethane

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Nov 24, 2018 (Started Nov 18, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for joint pain)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for muscle pain)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1,000 mg Twice daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 26, 2016 (Started Jun 22, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Severe (fatigue, nausea)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 mL Daily
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Jan 18, 2013 (Started Jan 29, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for joint pain)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 2 mg Daily
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