Can sulfur rich foods help with arthritis pain?
Q. A friend of mine swears by MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) for arthritis pain. Is there any evidence to show that getting more sulfur can help with arthritis pain?
A. MSM is a dietary supplement that provides sulfur, which the body needs to build and repair joint and connective tissue. (Just because you have arthritis pain doesn't mean that you are necessarily deficient in this mineral, however.)
A few small studies suggest that taking MSM can help with arthritis pain but evidence from large-scale studies is scarce. Nonetheless, millions of people, like your friend, "swear by it." MSM, although pricey, is generally well-tolerated and safe. If the cost is not an issue for you, you could conduct an experiment of one: Try it for 8 to 12 weeks and see if you notice a difference.
Or, why not simply try to increase your intake of sulfur from natural food sources? Unfortunately, sulfur is not one of the nutrients measured in the USDA food composition database so sulfur content does not appear as part of our nutritional analysis. But you can get more sulfur by eating sulfur-rich foods, which include all members of the cabbage family (including broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, etc.), members of the onion and garlic family (including leeks and scallions), and eggs.
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Posted by: gail | Jun 23, 2009 1:28:54 PM
This is an interesting and informative site. I am interested in knowing where can msm be bought in bulk and which producer makes the best, most pure.
Posted by: niki | May 24, 2009 5:28:55 PM
I dont know if youre trying to do this all naturally or if youre opposed to medication, but there is a medication called synotrex that helps alleviate joint pain and helps to repair damaged joints. I have arthritis in my fingers because i braid hair all the time ( its my job) just thought this would be helpful. here's the link if you were interested. hope everything goes good for you. http://www.synotrex.com/"
Posted by: Garry | May 24, 2009 5:26:01 PM
I had to take a disability retirement in 1996 due to rheumatoid arthritis. In 1997 I started 1 teaspoon of MSM twice daily. Now 12 years later I'm still taking it, although only once daily. It's given me my life back.
When prchased bulk in quantitiies of 50 lbs, it's very economical.
Posted by: Monica Reinagel | Jun 23, 2008 8:46:05 AM
Ann,
sulfur dioxide is a sulfite preservative used in dried fruits but the sulfur is not in the same chemical form so these are not considered dietary sources of sulfur.
Posted by: andy | Jun 19, 2008 5:16:07 AM
many people who r allergic to sulphur are not alergic to msm
they are alergic to sulphur containing drug
Posted by: MOHAMED A GASET | Jun 17, 2008 6:35:32 AM
There in no any documents about sport feeding.?
No way to publicate our researches?
Not clear if site is approved nationality?
Please don't hesitate time to contact me in order to reply my(our) questions?
Thanks
Mohamed A Gaset
Msc. Food nutrition
Faculty of medical health
Misrata - Libya
Posted by: Dolores | Jun 16, 2008 11:31:49 AM
I have been using MSM for 2 years now and I swear by it. Has really helped me tremendously. I don't have anymore pain. I would reccomend it to anyone with very painful arthritis.
Posted by: Ann | Jun 16, 2008 10:09:01 AM
Aren't dried fruits often treated with sulfur to maintain color? So, could this be another way to increase sulfur in a person's diet?
Posted by: Susan | May 29, 2008 9:50:05 PM
I'm a newbie too; I enjoyed reading your guest post at Mizfitonline, as well. I loove all the great nutritional info you have here!
I've taken glucosamine and chondroitin due to chondromalacia in my right knee. I don't know if it has or will do any good, but then again I haven't been taking the supplements religiously.
Posted by: Valerie | May 29, 2008 10:45:20 AM
Wow, how is it that I JUST found this site? Chalk up another point for the MizFit for directing me here! :-) I should just follow in her virtual footsteps for a day, she knows ALL the cool sites.
Wonderful site...wonderful blog, and very informative. I'll definitely be reading more often! :-) And thanks for the guest post at MizFit's blog about cutting costs while eating healthy. Excellent tips and reminders!
Valerie
Posted by: MizFit | May 28, 2008 6:25:22 AM
INTERESTING.
back in the day when I owned my training studio the big thing was soaking raisins in GIN for arthritis.
remember that?
M.
