MSM Human Joint Health Supplement Methylsulfonylmethane Dimethyl Sulfone
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH3)2SO2. It is also known by several other names including methyl sulfone and dimethyl sulfone (DMSO2).
- It is a chemical found naturally in certain foods-cow's milk, some types of meat, seafood, fruits, and vegetables-and is also sold in dietary supplement and cream form.
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has become a popular dietary supplement used for a variety of purposes, including its most common use as an anti-inflammatory agent.
- MSM contains sulfur, a chemical element known to play a role in many biological processes. A variety of health-specific outcome measures are improved with MSM supplementation, including inflammation, joint/muscle pain, oxidative stress, and antioxidant capacity.
- Other Names: methylsulfonylmethane, MSM, dimethyl sulfone, methyl sulfone, sulfonylbismethane, organic sulfur, or crystalline dimethyl sulfoxide