MSM is the abbreviation for methylsulfonylmethane, an organic sulfur compound. Sulfur is an essential mineral. It is vital and is not produced by the body itself.

MSM is found in some protein-rich foods, such as meat, fish, eggs, milk, nuts and legumes. Plant-based foods only provide small amounts. Since MSM is sensitive to heat or cold, it is at risk of breaking down during industrial processing through cooking, deep-freezing and long, cold storage. Conventional agriculture also reduces the sulphur content of many foods through the use of artificial fertilisers.

It is becoming increasingly popular among health-conscious, active people to buy the organic sulfur compound methylsulfonylmethane as a dietary supplement in tablet, capsule or powder form. Why should I buy MSM? How good is sulfur for me? Could I have an MSM deficiency? What should I look out for when buying MSM? These are the questions many people who are interested in the positive effects of MSM ask themselves.

The decisive factor in this compound is its regulatory ability with regard to all enzymatic processes and the formation of body protein. A sufficient sulfur level is the basis for normal protein metabolism and thus for the construction and maintenance of the body. This does not only affect muscles, bones, teeth, nails and hair. The immune system, skin and connective tissue are also closely linked to MSM.

MSM has a particularly good reputation in naturopathy, as it is considered a substance that enables and regulates important organic functions on a fundamental level. The sulfur compound is said to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can have a beneficial effect on allergies, problems with the musculoskeletal system, or a weakened immune system. As is often the case in the field of alternative medicine, a holistic approach plays a role here: people are not seen as mere chemical construction kits, but as the ever-changing result of a complex interplay of material, emotional, and mental factors. It is not yet possible to conclusively determine how exactly MSM works in the case of health problems or as a means of prevention.