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| Methylsulfonylmethane, dimethylsulfone (MSM) is an organic sulfur compound found in minimal quantities in food and human blood. |
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| MSM is a metabolite of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), a natural organic form of sulfur. DMSO is easily absorbed through the skin. Some people use DMSO topically as an arthritis remedy or pain reliever for sore muscles. |
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| MSM is a source of sulfur and some evidence has shown that it is incorporated into the sulfur amino acids, cysteine and methionine. However, the biochemical mechanism for the transfer of sulfur from MSM into these amino acids is unknown. |
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Although further clinical studies are needed, the following functions of MSM have been proposed: |
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| MSM may inhibit oxidative stress of stimulated neutrophils. |
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| With DMSO, MSM may improve symptoms of interstitial cystitis. |
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| MSM may have an anti-inflammatory action. |
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| Because sulfur is needed for the formation of connective tissue, MSM has been studied for its use in treating arthritis. |
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