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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

High Research Quality

Description

MSM is an organic sulfur-containing compound used to support joint health and reduce inflammation.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Effective in reducing joint pain and inflammation

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Reduced joint pain (claimed)
Improved joint mobility (claimed)

Recommended Usage

1000-3000 mg daily.

Research Quality

4/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Reduction in joint pain with MSM2006
Kim LS, et al.

Methodology

Randomized controlled trial

Participants

50 subjects

Key Outcomes

Showed significant reduction in joint pain

Citation (APA Style)

Kim et al. (2006). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

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Improved joint mobility and reduced inflammation2004
Usha PR, Naidu MUR

Methodology

Clinical study

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Demonstrated improved joint mobility and reduced inflammation

Citation (APA Style)

Usha & Naidu (2004). Clinical Drug Investigation

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MSM's efficacy in joint health2008
Brien S, et al.

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Highlighted MSM's efficacy in joint health

Citation (APA Style)

Brien et al. (2008). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage

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