NOW Foods MSM Methylsulphonylmethane

Name: NOW Foods MSM Methylsulphonylmethane
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739021311
Price: 12.99 GBP
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Brands: NOW Foods

£23.99

NOW Foods MSM Methylsulphonylmethane keeps it simple: MSM, as 1000mg vcaps or 1500mg tablets.

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

Choose from 2 options: 1000mg - 120 vcaps / 1500mg - 200 tablets
Caffeine free

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.

Size: 1500mg - 200 tablets

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Categories : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Joint Supplements, Joint Supplements, NOW Foods, Vitamins & Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 733739021311

At a glance

£0.43

per daily dose

Limited

evidence for msm (methylsulfonylmethane)

Our honest take

Plain MSM from NOW in two forms: vegan capsules (2 g per two capsules) or larger tablets (3 g per two tablets), each taken once or twice a day. At the full dose it costs about 43p a day for the capsules and 48p for the tablets. MSM has only small, short studies with inconsistent results and no authorised health claim, so treat it as an experiment.

You want plain MSM from a well-known brand
You are vegan (the capsules are vegan)
You have glaucoma, take regular medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding: NOW advises checking with a doctor
You want the lowest cost per gram: Doctor's Best MSM powder is cheaper

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

1,000 mg capsules: MSM, hypromellose (cellulose capsule), stearic acid (vegetable source), ascorbyl palmitate. 2 capsules give 2,000 mg MSM; take 2 capsules once or twice a day (up to 4,000 mg). 120 capsules, 30 daily doses at 4 a day. Vegan.

1,500 mg tablets: MSM, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, stearic acid, vegetarian coating (hypromellose, stearic acid, sunflower lecithin, triethyl citrate, sunflower oil), silicon dioxide. 2 tablets give 3,000 mg MSM; take 2 tablets once or twice a day (up to 6,000 mg). 200 tablets, 50 daily doses at 4 a day.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 2 capsules or tablets once or twice a day with food. If you get wind or loose stools, reduce the dose. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Joint products are not a treatment for any condition. If you have ongoing joint pain, stiffness or swelling, see your GP or a physiotherapist.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	1000mg - 120 vcaps	£12.99	£0.43
This product	1500mg - 200 tablets	£23.99	£0.47
Doctor's Best MSM with OptiMSM		from £14.23	£0.19
Osavi MSM		from £7.75	£0.25
Jarrow Formulas MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane)		from £36.79	£0.56

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.