The FDA does not regulate supplements with the same stringency as they do food and medicine. Unlike drug manufacturers, makers are responsible for the safety and labeling of their own products. Therefore the dosage you’ll want to take depends on what you’re using MSM for and your current state of health. Vitamin C, Omega 3, Magnesium, Activated Charcoal, and Molybdenum and a few others, read them again, you often see mentioned on Earth Clinic, "start low or slow" and skip a few days each week. Note that it’s normal for a bit of a sting in the first minute when applying the eye drops, this is a good thing because that opens up the eye circulation. MSM Eye Massage

One study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that it can help to reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis, which can include itching, congestion, shortness of breath, sneezing and coughing. Uses Limited small studies also show that MSM may help with exercise recovery. But researchers have more work to do to confirm this. In response to Cat from Nevada's post in the arthritis section regarding anxiety and heart palpitations from MSM Klandorf H, et al. Dimethyl sulfoxide modulation of diabetes onset in NOD mice. Diabetes 1998;62:194-7. So far, studies have shown minimal side effects when MSM is taken orally in a dosage of 3 grams daily for six months, but some people may experience mild gastrointestinal side effects such as discomfort or diarrhea.It's the FDA's latest statements in a series of warnings against using eyedrop products linked to potential contamination. Two months ago, the FDA urged consumers to stop using two eyedrop products due to bacterial and fungal contamination. At the time, the drug-resistant bacteria Pseudomanas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium, Mycolicibacterium and Methylorubrum was found in LightEyez MSM Eye Drops Eye Repair product; Dr. Berne's MSM Drops 5% Solution was contaminated with Exophiala fungi. However, there is evidence that MSM in combination with other supplements may help a bit with the pain and swelling of knee osteoarthritis. Also, early animal research shows some promise for decreasing joint degeneration. The FDA urges consumers who are in possession of the drops to dispose of them by following these instructions.

Ana, also for a leg infection that has spreading bumps or shingles bumps the answer for me was "salt." I prayed and as I awoke that morning I heard "salt." So I took about a teaspoon of Arm and Hammer's Baking Soda and a pinch of salt and put just a few drops of water in it to make it paste enough to spread and not run. I put it on at night and washed it off in the morning. I did that a few nights. MSM influences the activation of at least four types of transcription factors: NF-κB, signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT), p53, and nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2). By mediating these transcription factors, MSM can regulate the balance of ROS and antioxidant enzymes. It is important to note that each of these is also, in part, activated by ROS.Beilke, M. A., Collins-Lech, C., and Sohnle, P. G. Effects of dimethyl sulfoxide on the oxidative function of human neutrophils. J Lab Clin Med 1987;110(1):91-96. View abstract.