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Msm reviews: what real users say

We read 157 first-hand mentions of Msm from health and supplement communities. 58 of them say clearly how it went — and 68% of those say it helped.

Where people say it works: pain & inflammation (88% of 26), skin & hair (90% of 20), recovery (100% of 9), energy (86% of 7).

Most common complaints: vivid dreams, methylation shift, digestion issues, insomnia, anxiety. All side effects →

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68%helped58 reports · medium confidence
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Positive experiences

“I used 3g MSM daily and felt no signs of dry or achy joints at all.”
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“I've noticed improved sleep and liver function, increased hair growth, more mental and physical energy, and better skin quality.”
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“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.”
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“I second the MSM! I have had issues with dryness, and MSM helps with increasing mucus (the healthy kind).”
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“For last 2 weeks I supplemented collagen and MSM for joints and my skin improved slightly.”
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“MSM for me, big time... when I'm taking MSM I look so much better I can't believe it.”
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Negative and mixed experiences

“It's so good for my skin, nails and hair, but the side effects terrified me.”
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“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.”
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“I've been on about 30g a day - 4g an hour, for the past week and the energy and wellbeing is insane!”
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“I have also tried glucosamine and MSM for 6-month periods, and they never seemed to make any difference.”
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“I have tried a LOT of supplements (glucosamin, chondroitin, MSM, boron, boswellia, serrapeptase, turmeric, fish oil, D3, K2, celadrin...) and nothing helps”
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“I have tried three supplements so far: Creatine, MSM, and magnesium glycinate, but only creatine had any effect on me; the others didn't do anything”
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Msm reviews: what 157 real users say (68% positive) — PlainPill