Does Msm help with pain & inflammation?
Yes, for most people. 88% of 26 people who reported on Msm for pain & inflammation say it improved. 12% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for pain & inflammation (89% across 18 options).
Pain & inflammation: what users report
88%better26 reports · medium confidence
23 better3 no change0 worse
Ranked #13 of 18 for pain & inflammation.
What people say about Msm and pain & inflammation
“I used 3g MSM daily and felt no signs of dry or achy joints at all.”
“I take it everyday for joint pain. If I miss it for a couple of days I notice the pain starting to return. For me it works great.”
“MSM: I initially took it for possible skin improvement. It was 3 months in when I realised I stopped needing my allergy pills, and even cut back on my inhaler.”
“I have also tried glucosamine and MSM for 6-month periods, and they never seemed to make any difference.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong506 meta-analyses · 423 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at pain & inflammation. See all research on Msm.
Side effects people mention
vivid dreams 2methylation shift 1digestion issues 1insomnia 1anxiety 1
What else is Msm used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count