MSM Methylsulfonylmethane Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutriCology
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking MSM Methylsulfonylmethane against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
MSM Methylsulfonylmethane is a dietary supplement by NutriCology with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for correcting molybdenum deficiency, supporting enzyme function, general nutritional supplementation.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of MSM Methylsulfonylmethane by NutriCology
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients: molybdenum and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). Molybdenum is a trace mineral your body needs for certain enzyme functions.
We could not check methylsulfonylmethane because we hold no monograph data for it. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, and L-leucine — which are fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Molybdenum is likely effective for treating molybdenum deficiency. For other uses — acne, iron deficiency anemia, asthma, osteoporosis, and esophageal cancer — the evidence is insufficient to know whether molybdenum helps.
We have no effectiveness data on file for methylsulfonylmethane.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Molybdenum is generally well tolerated when you stay within the safe upper limit of 2 mg per day. High-dose supplements can cause problems and are rarely needed.
Dietary amounts and molybdenum in prenatal vitamins are fine, but avoid high-dose supplements unless your doctor tells you to take them. One case report describes severe toxicity (psychosis, seizures, brain damage) from very high doses over a short time, though this is extremely rare.
We have no safety data on file for methylsulfonylmethane.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean interactions don't exist — it means we haven't found them — so run your exact medications through the checker below or ask your pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help if you have a molybdenum deficiency, though that's uncommon. If you're taking it for another reason, the evidence isn't there yet.
Because we couldn't fully check methylsulfonylmethane, and because high-dose molybdenum carries real risks, talk with your pharmacist before starting — especially if you have a stent.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about MSM Methylsulfonylmethane, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutriCology |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 713947528505 |
| Net contents | 150 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 235355 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for MSM Methylsulfonylmethane by NutriCology, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Molybdenum | 30 mcg | 55% |
| Methylsulfonylmethane | 1.5 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine
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Formula
MSM is a bioavailable form of sulfur. We include molybdenum because taking supplemental MSM may encourage urinary excretion of molybdenum.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 to 3 capsules one to five times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
Brand IP Statement(s)
OptiMSM is a registered trademark of Bergstrom Nutrition, Inc.
General Statements
NutriCology Innovative Nutrition
Formulation
Hypoallergenic
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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MSM Methylsulfonylmethane by NutriCology label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in MSM Methylsulfonylmethane by NutriCology
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Molybdenum
No knowninteractions
Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral your body needs in tiny amounts to help certain enzymes work. Most people get enough from a normal diet, so s...
Molybdenum monograph & interactionsMethylsulfonylmethane
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
MSM Methylsulfonylmethane by NutriCology Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in MSM Methylsulfonylmethane. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for MSM Methylsulfonylmethane, from the product label.
NutriCology
See all NutriCology products- Name
- NutriCology
- City
- South Salt Lake
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84115
- Phone Number
- 800.545.9960
- Web Address
- www.nutricology.com
MSM Methylsulfonylmethane by NutriCology: Common Questions
Does MSM Methylsulfonylmethane by NutriCology interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
What is molybdenum and what does it do?
Is molybdenum safe at high doses?
What about the MSM in this product — what does it do?
Does this product have fillers?
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind MSM Methylsulfonylmethane’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
MSM Methylsulfonylmethane's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Molybdenum 8 references
- Chan S, Gerson B, Subramaniam S. The role of copper, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc in nutrition and health. Clin Lab Med 1998;18:673-85. DOI
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Rajagopalan KV. Molybdenum: an essential trace element in human nutrition. Annu Rev Nutr 1988;8:401-27. PubMed
- Selden AI, Berg NP, Soderbergh A, Bergstrom BE. Occupational molybdenum exposure and a gouty electrician. Occup Med (Lond) 2005;55:145-8. PubMed
- Al-Saleh E, Nandakumaran M, Al-Shammari M, Al-Harouny A. Maternal-fetal status of copper, iron, molybdenum, selenium and zinc in patients with gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2004;16:15-21. PubMed
- Koster R, Vieluf D, Kiehn M, et al. Nickel and molybdenum contact allergies in patients with coronary in-stent restenosis. Lancet 2000;356:1895-7. PubMed
- Vyskocil A, Viau C. Assessment of molybdenum toxicity in humans. J Appl Toxicol 1999;19:185-92. DOI
- Momcilovic, B. A case report of acute human molybdenum toxicity from a dietary molybdenum supplement--a new member of the "Lucor metallicum" family. Arh.Hig.Rada Toksikol. 1999;50(3):289-297. DOI
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