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Jarrow Formulas MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane)
MSM from Jarrow Formulas — 1000mg per vcap, 200 vcaps a bottle.
What it is
- MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), an organic sulphur compound used in joint formulas
How to use
Take as directed on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.
Good to know
- Format: vcaps
- Caffeine free
- Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell
A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.
At a glance
£0.55
per daily dose
Limited
evidence for msm (methylsulfonylmethane)
Our honest take
Plain MSM, 1,000 mg per vegetarian capsule, taken one to three times a day. At the full 3 g a day it costs about 56p, which is more than twice the price of other MSM products we stock for the same amount. MSM has only small, short studies with inconsistent results and no authorised health claim.
- You prefer Jarrow Formulas and want flexible dosing from 1 to 3 g a day
- You want value: Doctor's Best MSM tablets or powder give 3 g a day for much less
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take blood thinners, without checking with your GP
The science
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)· evidence: Limited
MSM is a sulphur compound found in small amounts in some foods. It is popular in joint and beauty supplements. A handful of small, short trials have looked at it, mostly at 1.5–6 g a day, with modest and inconsistent results, and several were linked to the companies that make it.
There is not enough good evidence to say what it does for healthy people, and there is no authorised health claim for it, so we make no claims about its effects. It appears to be well tolerated at the doses studied.
Typical dose: Studies mostly used 1.5–6 g a day
Safety: Generally well tolerated. Can cause stomach upset, wind or loose stools, and some people find it disturbs sleep if taken late in the day. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or take blood thinners.
Research we looked at:
Butawan M, Benjamin RL, Bloomer RJ (2017). Methylsulfonylmethane: applications and safety of a novel dietary supplement. Nutrients 9(3):290.
EFSA NDA Panel (2018). Safety of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA Journal 16(6):5290.
Ingredients & nutrition
Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.
How to use
Price per dose & how it compares
| Product | Size | Price | Per daily dose |
|---|---|---|---|
| This product | 1000mg - 200 vcaps | £36.79 | £0.55 |
| Doctor's Best MSM with OptiMSM | from £14.23 | £0.19 | |
| NOW Foods MSM Methylsulphonylmethane | from £12.99 | £0.43 | |
| Osavi MSM | from £7.75 | £0.25 |
Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.
Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.
MSM from Jarrow Formulas — 1000mg per vcap, 200 vcaps a bottle.
What it is
- MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), an organic sulphur compound used in joint formulas
How to use
Take as directed on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.
Good to know
- Format: vcaps
- Caffeine free
- Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell
A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.
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