The hydrolytic cleavage of its 6-nitro-2,3-dihydroimidazo [2,1-b] oxazole moiety generates M1, which undergoes further transformations involving hydroxylation and oxidation, mediated largely by CYP3A4 (Szumowski and Lynch, 2015
It also inhibits the breakdown of cartilage, a flexible tissue that protects the ends of your bones in joints ( A study in 100 people over the age of 50 found that treatment with a supplement containing 1,200 mg of MSM for 12 weeks decreased pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints, compared to a placebo ( The group receiving the supplement also reported improved overall quality of life and less difficulty walking and getting out of bed ( Another study in 32 people with lower back pain found that taking a glucosamine supplement containing MSM significantly reduced lumbar stiffness and pain upon movement, plus greatly increased quality of life ( Summary Studies have shown that MSM is effective in reducing joint pain, stiffness and swelling
Limitations: RGN-259 pending FDA approval, not yet commercially available
In addiction models, such as those related to cocaine and ethanol consumption, GlyT1 inhibition consistently showed positive effects
