Influence of methylsulfonylmethane on markers of exercise recovery and performance in healthy men: a pilot study

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been reported to provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in both animal and man. Strenuous resistance exercise has the potential to induce both inflammation and oxidative stress. Using a pilot (proof of concept) study design, we determined the influence of M...

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Published in:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2012-09, Vol.9 (1), p.46-46
Main Authors: Kalman, Douglas S, Feldman, Samantha, Scheinberg, Andrew R, Krieger, Diane R, Bloomer, Richard J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antioxidants
Biomarkers
Dimethyl sulfoxide
Exercise
Fatigue
Homocysteine
Inflammation
Mens health
Methylsulfonylmethane
Nutrition
Nutrition research
Oxidative stress
Physical fitness
Physiological aspects
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Summary:Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been reported to provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in both animal and man. Strenuous resistance exercise has the potential to induce both inflammation and oxidative stress. Using a pilot (proof of concept) study design, we determined the influence of MSM on markers of exercise recovery and performance in healthy men. Eight, healthy men (27.1 ± 6.9 yrs old) who were considered to be moderately exercise-trained (exercising  0.05). MSM, especially when provided at 3.0 grams per day, may favorably influence selected markers of exercise recovery. More work is needed to extend these findings, in particular using a larger sample of subjects and the inclusion of additional markers of exercise recovery and performance.
ISSN:1550-2783
1550-2783
DOI:10.1186/1550-2783-9-46