Although I can only offer a p=1, adding MSM to my daily regime has helped.
Current dosage is 4mg daily; I found larger doses (...maybe due to when they were taken...?) caused mild stomach distress. Has improved joint comfort as well as helping with age-related skin issues.
Found these on a cursory search; some of them aren't specifically addressing aged population but they do give a decent overview of the benefits:
I know I’ve read about MSM in the past from seeing it on joint supplements. But, I don’t remember enough to comment on it. Thanks for sending the links. I’ll check them out.
Although I can only offer a p=1, adding MSM to my daily regime has helped.
Current dosage is 4mg daily; I found larger doses (...maybe due to when they were taken...?) caused mild stomach distress. Has improved joint comfort as well as helping with age-related skin issues.
Found these on a cursory search; some of them aren't specifically addressing aged population but they do give a decent overview of the benefits:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5521097/
Effects of Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) on exercise-induced oxidative stress,
muscle damage, and pain following a half-marathon: a double-blind, randomized,
placebo-controlled trial
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464623004383?via%3Dihub
The effect of a 12-week dietary intake of food supplements containing collagen
and MSM on dermis density and other skin parameters: A double-blind,
placebo-controlled, randomised four-way study comparing the efficacy of three test products
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4502733/
Evaluation of the Effect of Mega MSM on Improving Joint Function in
Populations Experiencing Joint Degeneration
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1063458405002852
Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in osteoarthritis pain of the knee: a pilot clinical trial1,2
Appreciate all you do!
I know I’ve read about MSM in the past from seeing it on joint supplements. But, I don’t remember enough to comment on it. Thanks for sending the links. I’ll check them out.