Methylsulfonylmethane

Best for

Ease arthritis pain and joint inflammation

Large effect, needs confirmation · 2000–6000 mg/day for 3–12 weeks · 1 meta-analysis , n=71

8 papers · 5 claims · 31 outcomes scored · 4 positive

Outcomes

What methylsulfonylmethane actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank

Ease arthritis pain and joint inflammation Large effect, needs confirmation

Less pain, less stiffness, quieter inflammatory signals inside the joint.

4 meta-analyses n=71 2000–6000 mg 3–12 wk #7/21

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large

4 meta-analyses n=71 Meta-analyzed

2000–6000 mg

3–12 wk

#7 /21

Loosen stiff joints Large effect, needs confirmation

Joints move more freely, especially after rest or first thing in the morning.

2 meta-analyses n=50 3375–6000 mg 12 wk #4/9

21708034·40123938

large

2 meta-analyses n=50 Meta-analyzed

3375–6000 mg

12 wk

#4 /9

Recover faster after exercise Not enough research

Less soreness, less inflammation, and quicker return to form after hard training.

2 RCTs n=22 1.5–3000 g 3–4 wk

40757568·28736511

trivial

2 RCTs n=22

1.5–3000 g

3–4 wk

—

Ease joint pain Not enough research

Your joints stop being the first thing you notice every morning.

2 RCTs n=21 2000–3000 mg 3–12 wk

28736511·37447322

trivial

2 RCTs n=21

2000–3000 mg

3–12 wk

—

Reduce everyday pain intensity Not enough research

Lower intensity, fewer flares, and longer stretches of relief.

1 study n=— 3 g 4 wk

40757568

—

1 study n=—

3 g

4 wk

—

Outcome	Effect	Evidence	Dose	Weeks	Rank
Ease arthritis pain and joint inflammation Large effect, needs confirmation	large	4 meta-analyses n=71 Meta-analyzed	2000–6000 mg	3–12 wk	#7/21
Loosen stiff joints Large effect, needs confirmation	large	2 meta-analyses n=50 Meta-analyzed	3375–6000 mg	12 wk	#4/9
Recover faster after exercise Not enough research	trivial	2 RCTs n=22	1.5–3000 g	3–4 wk	—
Ease joint pain Not enough research	trivial	2 RCTs n=21	2000–3000 mg	3–12 wk	—
Reduce everyday pain intensity Not enough research		1 study n=—	3 g	4 wk	—

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Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

fatigue / insomnia mild

nausea mild

skin irritation mild

eye irritation mild

adverse events, unspecified (mild) mild

gastrointestinal effects mild

insomnia mild

gastrointestinal discomfort (dyspepsia, flatulence, reflux esophagitis, appetite loss) mild

Drug interactions

Doxorubicin major increases toxicity

Tamoxifen moderate increases effect

other moderate increases concentration

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