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Hey all! I can't do a search for "MSM" on here because it's less than 4 characters. And searching through all the threads got tiresome after an hour. So I decided to post a new thread.

I've been drinking bone broth, but also want to jump on the MSM wagon full time too, not just for NBE, but because my knee is really bothering me and I'm hoping it helps with my allergies too (and skin, hair and nails. Lol)

Soooo....

I've taken this sporadically in very tiny doses, but want to start taking this every day.

1- Is it better taken in the evening? I took it this morning and got tired and a somewhat high feeling for a couple of hours. (Like a foggy headed high, kinda like the morning after you take NyQuil, but no where near that goofy)

2- How much am I supposed to take to be effective with NBE? The doseage label says 1/2 teaspoon, so I'm starting with about 1/4 of a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon, and will gradually build up. Am I doing the build up right or is it not necessary?

3- Im assuming that I need to start taking Vitamin C supplements with this as well since I remember seeing that so many times. Anyone have any suggestions as to how much Vit C? And why people take Vit C with MSM?

4- This is the brand I'm taking. Good enough? Any suggestions?
http://m.nowfoods.com/MSM-Powder-1lb.htm


Thanks everyone for your help!!!

Charlie, I did some research on MSM a while back and thought this info could give you some additional insight.

MSM from a clinical standpoint relieves oxidative stress, anti-cancer properties, decreases muscle damage, suppresses breast cancer, anti-inflammatory, helps relieve osteoarthritis, etc..etc.

The non-medical version
http://naturalmom.com/MSMart.htm

Methylsulfonylmethane suppresses breast cancer growth by down-regulating STAT3 and STAT5b pathways.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22485142

Effect of methylsulfonylmethane supplementation on exercise - Induced muscle damage and total antioxidant capacity.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22525653

Arginine L-alpha-ketoglutarate, methylsulfonylmethane, hydrolyzed type I collagen and bromelain in rotator cuff tear repair: a prospective randomized study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23043451

Influence of methylsulfonylmethane on markers of exercise recovery and performance in healthy men: a pilot study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23013531

Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in osteoarthritis pain of the knee: a pilot clinical trial.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16309928

Methylsulfonylmethane suppresses hepatic tumor development through activation of apoptosis.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24575169

Effect of single dose administration of methylsulfonylmethane on oxidative stress following acute exhaustive exercise.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24523764


Effect of Methylsulfonylmethane Pretreatment on Aceta-minophen Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24106592

Effect of methylsulfonylmethane on paraquat-induced acute lung and liver injury in mice.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23595869

Methylsulfonylmethane suppresses hepatic tumor development through activation of apoptosis.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24575169

Combination of AG490, a Jak2 inhibitor, and methylsulfonylmethane synergistically suppresses bladder tumor growth via the Jak2/STAT3 pathway.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24402583

The "MESACA" study: methylsulfonylmethane and boswellic acids in the treatment of gonarthrosis.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21986780

Effect of chronic supplementation with methylsulfonylmethane on oxidative stress following acute exercise in untrained healthy men.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21899544


The effect of methylsulfonylmethane on the experimental colitis in the rat.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21463646

Efficacy of glucosamine, chondroitin, and methylsulfonylmethane for spinal degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease: a systematic review.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21403782


Effect of topical application of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), EDTA on pitting edema and oxidative stress in a double blind, placebo-controlled study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21366964