MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)

This is not medical advice. This is a record of my experience with MSM. Consult your doctor.

By Clint Allsup

Published on 27 DEC 2021

MSM is an organic sulfur that should be in the soil our food comes from but isn’t any longer due to over farming. This chemical will destroy inflammatory issues system wide and is something I believe everyone should be on. The video explains in detail.

Amount of Time I Have Personally Used MSM

5 years and counting. I will use MSM for the rest of my life.

Verdict

Anyone who can use MSM probably should.

Primary Indication

This should be part of your diet. It lowers inflammation and helps remove toxins by removing things that block normal cell pathways. It has helped clear my kidneys (and in turn reduce my bp and heart rate back to healthy levels), remove floaters, improve my vision, clear up my skin, remove joint inflammation and many other things. It is indicated for those seeking normal health as it should be in our diet in greater quantities than it currently is.

Side Effects

If not taken with food it can make you sleepy. It is organic sulfur so it may cause GI disturbance in some. Take with food and read my article on fixing leaky gut to mitigate.

Incredibly vivid dreams. MSM crosses the blood brain barrier. I enjoy this part immensely. 

MSM has helped me drop weight in the past, particularly the first cycle. I think this is likely associated with a metabolism boost due to toxin removal, however I cannot be certain. Again, this was a much welcome side effect.

Effectiveness

Extraordinary.

Dose

This stuff works best at minimal 1 gram a day, 2 is preferred. I have taken up to 4 grams 3x times a day (12 grams total) with no issues. For most I would recommend starting at 1 gram and working up to 4 grams total a day (spread out however you like). I no longer think it is necessary to cycle MSM. Still do a trial run of a few weeks or months, but once you know you react well to this then up your dosage.

Always take with vitamin C (I take it with lemon juice) as this helps to minimize damage free radicals do while MSM helps the body cleanse itself.

Other Indications

See “Primary Indication”

Contraindications

It is a sulfur, so people who cannot take or use sulfur supplements or cannot use sulfa drugs should likely not supplement with this. As always consult your doctor before starting this or any supplement or herb.

Precautions

Do a patch test first. Take a small amount and apply it (mix with water) to a small part of your body, like your inner arm, and then see if you react to this substance over a 12 or 24 hour period. If there is no reaction then you are likely not allergic.

Remember that you can be allergic to anything. Many allergies are gut related, so fixing the gut is typically the first step in healing, so you can use substances like MSM to continue on to normal health.

Buy the “coarse flakes” form as this is superior to other forms.

Interactions

The data on interactions is limited. Likely anything that reacts to sulfur drugs.

Typical Cost

Dirt cheap. Lasts a respectable amount of time as well.

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