MSM for Muscle Aches

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I've taken MSM for pain due to inflammation in my back, etc., with good results...here's more on this supplement...

MSM May Ease Aching Muscles (from EnergyTimes.com)

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One of the less attractive aspects of vigorous exercise is the resulting muscular soreness. But a supplement called MSM may help alleviate workout-related discomfort.

Florida researchers gave 24 trained young men either MSM or a placebo after the participants had performed leg extensions until they couldn’t do another rep. Two hours and 48 hours after the workout, the study team assessed the men’s levels of pain and inflammation.

Taking MSM “resulted in significantly less pain and discomfort” as well as reduction in levels of IL-6, a key inflammation marker, according to study results published in The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), a source of biologically active sulfur, appears to inhibit the transmission of pain signals. It has also been found to promote blood flow, ease spasms and support tissue detoxification.

The sulfur in MSM is used by the body to create collagen, a tough, flexible protein mesh found in joints. It is often recommended by alternative practitioners for arthritis, especially when combined with the joint nutrients glucosamine and chondrotin. It is also used to provide relief from disorders such as fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, chronic headaches and other forms of pain.

Collagen is a key skin component. Some people who use MSM have reported less wrinkling and a more youthful appearence as well as faster, thicker hair growth and harder, stronger nails. Some practitioners have even found that scleroderma, a condition marked by thick, hard skin, responds well to MSM.
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I still take MSM (Natural Factors, 1,000mg) almost every day as a preventative for inflammation and other benefits. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/03/03/msm-benefits.aspx?e_cid=20130303_SNL_Art_1&utm_source=snl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20130303
  • The clinical use of sulfur as an adjunct in our diet is becoming progressively more recognized as an important tool for optimizing health. MSM is already well-known for its joint health benefits, but may also be helpful for other conditions related to chronic inflammation and damage due to oxidation
  • MSM, which is a metabolite of DMSO approved for use in humans, primarily impacts your health by reducing inflammation. It’s widely used as a supplement for arthritic conditions. Like DMSO, MSM also appears to improve cell wall permeability, so it can be used to help deliver other active ingredients
  • MSM may be providing a missing link for optimal health, which appears to be related to sulfur. MSM is 34 percent sulfur by weight, but it is more than just a simple sulfur donor. It also affects sulfur metabolism in the human body, although it’s still not entirely clear how
  • Sulfur also plays a critical role in detoxification, as it is part of one of the most important antioxidants that your body produces: glutathione. Without sulfur, glutathione cannot work
  • Toxicity studies have shown that MSM is extremely safe and can be taken at very high doses. Even if you have a very rich diet full of raw vegetables and MSM-rich foods, you can still supplement and not hit that toxicity level. Clinical research studies have found that the effective amounts range from about 1.5 grams to 6 grams
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I'm interested, have been looking for a supplement that would help with post-workout discomfort.

If you know of a specific product, could you post a link, either in this post or via PM?
 
Sorry for the late reply TNT, just saw this. I ordered several bottles of this mainly for my husband who's having some issues with his muscles, and one area that is knotted and breaking free from old injuries seems to really affect other nearby areas of the body. He uses Therma Care Wraps, but doesn't want to use them every day. He was taking Aleve several times a week, just one a day, but he didn't want to continue that either due to the side effects.

I heard about this on a health show, and was already taking Turmeric myself with my daily supplements. This product seemed to be of good quality and it does help with pain due to inflammation, usually notice improvement after a week or so. He takes two in the morning, and two after supper, has only taken a couple of Aleve in weeks now. I take two a day, no pain, but for inflammation prevention. https://myheartbook.com/

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Also, this Magnesium oil is excellent for topical relief of muscle cramps, or pain. I used it also when I had plantar fasciitis in my foot, it helped a lot to get me through it, I was still working at the time and spent long hours on cement floors, going up and down stairs, on and off forklifts, etc. Hard on my feet for sure. http://www.globallight.net/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=245

It's pricey for an 8oz bottle, but it lasts a loooong time. It does make your skin really itchy after application, depending on the area, I used to rub some body lotion over it sometimes to calm the itch, but it didn't really last long.
 
tnthomas said:
I'm interested, have been looking for a supplement that would help with post-workout discomfort.

If you know of a specific product, could you post a link, either in this post or via PM?
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I just posted this link http://www.essentrics.com/mirandaeducationalvideo.html on the Weight Loss forum but in case you don't look there, you should give this a look to maybe help your muscles. Seeing as how you already do work out, you might find that adding that kind of stretching to your regimen would help.

As for the MSM, my husband has found that it seems to be helping with problems he was having with his hand from playing his video games. He was beginning to quit playing them more than a couple times a week because of pain in his hands and arms but since he started taking the MSM, he hasn't had the same problems, so it must be working. (now he's out of my hair for at least an hour every day again:playful:)
 
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