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7:08 30 March 2010

MSM Supplements

msmThere is a litany of medications on the market today advertised to promote bone health, and one of the newest supplements to garner attention is MSM. MSM stands for Methylsulfonylmethane, which is an organosulfur compound. The chemical occurs naturally in some foods, but today it is MSM supplement options are being touted by various sources.

Generally, a MSM supplement will be combined with glucosamine or chondroitin to help with various forms of arthritis. There are other medical problems that MSM may be able to help, including inflammation. While there are several hypothesized uses of MSM, there is still much research to be done to develop quantitative support