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MSMAka: Methylsulfonylmethane

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  1. Indications
    1. Osteoarthritis
  2. Sources
    1. Endogenous: Adrenal gland
    2. Plant source: Fruits and vegetables
  3. Efficacy: Insufficient evidence to support use
    1. Only short-term (<3 months) efficacy and safety data available
    2. Moderate reduction pain and swelling without an effect on joint stiffness
  4. Dosing
    1. MSM 500 mg orally three times daily (maximum: 3 grams twice daily)
  5. References
    1. Kim (2006) {a 20908} Cartilage 14:286

Dimethyl sulfone (C0058231)

ConceptsOrganic Chemical (T109) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
MSHC025910
EnglishDimethyl sulfone, Dimethyl sulphone, methyl sulfone, methyl sulfonmethane, Methylsulfonylmethane, MSM - Methylsulfonylmethane
Spanishdimetilsulfona
Parent ConceptsOrganic sulfur compound (C0303848), Drug allergen (C1320237), Alternative medicine preparation (C1527378), Alternative medicine agent (C1626216)
SourcesMSH, MTH, RXNORM, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT, VANDF
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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