TimingMSM
Take with meals
When to take MSM
With food; split larger doses
MSM is a sulphur compound used for joint comfort and recovery. Take it with food, and split higher doses.
Best time in your day
- Wake
- Workout
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening
- Workout
- Dinner
- Walk
- Bed
- When
- With meals
- Food
- With food
- Typical dose
- 1–3 g per day, split
How to take it
- 1Start at 1 g
- 2Increase slowly
- 3Split across meals
- 4Use for 8–12 weeks
Watch out
Mild stomach upset or headache can occur at the start.
Common questions
Does it help hair?
Evidence is limited.
Is it the same as sulfa drugs?
No; a sulfa allergy isn't a reason to avoid MSM.
Can I take it with glucosamine?
Yes; many joint formulas include both.
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