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Using MSM to Support Bones While Taking Phedinsone

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Michdonn
Michdonn

Spoke to someone today who son broke his neck, they believe it helped. Does anyone know anything about product?

Thanks

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  • Anhaga
    Anhaga Michdonn

    Posted

    I would be interested to hear if anyone has taken it.  If you check with dr google you will see that it is promoted by the "popular" medics, some of whom have questionable qualifications, and there doesn't seem to be any reasonable research information available.  If you were going to try it I suggest it should be in addition to the proven supplements, like D3, K2 and magnesium, and not in place of any of them. Also check for interactions. There is a little information on sites like webmd regarding side effects, etc.  

    • EileenH
      EileenH Anhaga

      Posted

      WebMD also lists the areas where there is any evidence one way or the other. It doesn't appear to have a lot of support other than from the sites that are probably selling it rolleyes

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn EileenH

      Posted

      Could it be another arrow in the quiver to fight PMR? I hope so, have to keep digging.
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga EileenH

      Posted

      But unfortunately the pharmaceutical companies have poisoned the well by not researching things which won't earn them megabucks, and government agencies and universities haven't picked up the slack.  I'm prepared to keep an open mind on this one, just like I did for glucosamine which also seems to have little support, claims being that it is no more effective than a placebo.  

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn Anhaga

      Posted

      I have been looking into osteoporosis and what are good supplements​ to supporting bone density. Already started on vitamin K2.and continue to keep asking and looking. There has to be more answers out there.
    • EileenH
      EileenH Anhaga

      Posted

      Given the cost of researching things - you can hardly blame them!
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga EileenH

      Posted

      I don't really, I do blame governments for not making sure that public money is spent to establish the usefulness and safety of substances which could actually save the public purse countless shekels if they were found to be valid.  And I do blame corporations for fiddling with a natural substance simply so they can patent it and sell it - e.g. strontium citrate vs strontium ranelate (and governments for enabling this and other bad behaviour by big p).

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn Anhaga

      Posted

      Yes, Anhaga, but at what point does the public come first?
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga Michdonn

      Posted

      Human institutions always deteriorate, it's the nature of the beast.  If governments really worked for the people there would be an awful lot of problems solved.

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn Anhaga

      Posted

      Oh you are so right, you really do not know! Smiling
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga Michdonn

      Posted

      Appropriate exercise just as important as supplements. 
  • denisep911
    denisep911 Michdonn

    Posted

    Yes I've been taking it for awhile

    I see a difference when I stop

    It also helps with thinning hair

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn denisep911

      Posted

      Thanks, denisep911 so it appears to be helping, hope we get some more comments. Too late for my head bald since my 20's. But if it helps me get moving, GREAT!

    • denisep911
      denisep911 Michdonn

      Posted

      It takes awhile for it to get into system. Be patient and can cause a gassy tummy. Make sure you take it food.
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