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Msm side effects

Across 157 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 9 times (about 6 per 100 reports). The most common: vivid dreams, methylation shift, digestion issues. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Msm is safe for you.

Reported side effects

vivid dreams2
methylation shift1
digestion issues1
insomnia1
anxiety1
brain fog1
fatigue1
liver discomfort1

In their own words

“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 noticed improved sleep and liver function, increased hair growth, more mental and physical energy, and better skin quality.”
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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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Is Msm safe? What the research covers

AResearch: Strong506 meta-analyses · 423 randomized trials on PubMed
Msm side effects: what 157 users report — PlainPill