| Proper name |
Methylsulfonylmethane or Dimethylsulfone (DMSO) |
| Category |
Sulphur compound |
| Functions |
Anti-inflammatory
and free radical scavenging effects. May have tumor
inhibiting effects. Reduces allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
symptoms. Has been used in the treatment of interstitial
cystitis.
May be effective in the treatment of inflammatory bowel
disease and autoimmune disease. |
| RDA |
None. |
| Therapeutic
dose |
1-3
grams daily. |
| Deficiency symptoms |
Not considered an essential nutrient, therefor deficiency symptoms not noted. |
| Toxicity |
Believed to be non-toxic. Rats have shown no adverse
effects at doses up to 1.5 grams per kilogram. |
| Best
forms
|
Supplement
rather than food to achieve therapeutic dose. |
| Food
sources |
Milk
is the most abundant food source of MSM. It is also
found in small amounts in a variety of fruits, vegetables,
grains and animal products. |
| Lab
tests |
None |
| Drug
interactions |
None noted. |
| Nutrient interactions |
None noted |
| Metabolism |
Absorbs from food into the bloodstream within two
hours and is excreted in about 96 hours after administration.
MSM crosses the blood-brain barrier and distributes
evenly throughout the brain.
|
