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Brand Names: MSM with Microhydrin

What is MSM methylsulfonylmethane? MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) is a sulfur-containing compound normally found in many of the foods we eat. It occurs naturally in cow's milk, meat, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and even coffee, tea, and chocolate. MSM supplements are sold in healthfood stores and some pharmacies.


Reasons Taken

4 patients in the community are taking or have taken MSM methylsulfonylmethane.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Slow my ALS progress 4 100%

Duration

How long current patients have been taking MSM methylsulfonylmethane or how long patients were taking MSM methylsulfonylmethane before stopping.

Stopped taking MSM methylsulfonylmethane

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Why Patients Stopped Taking MSM methylsulfonylmethane (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Expense 2 50% Expense: 50%
Other 2 50% Other: 50%
Course of treatment ended 1 25% Course of treatment ended: 25%


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