|Articles|November 20, 2012

SupplySide West Review: MSM for Exercise Recovery, Joint Support

A recent study showed that patented methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) ingredient, OptiMSM, can support exercise recovery.

At SupplySide West, Bergstrom Nutrition (Vancouver, WA) discussed its latest proof-of-concept study, which showed that patented methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) ingredient, OptiMSM, can support exercise recovery. OptiMSM was associated with a dose-dependent trend towards reduced muscle soreness, and significantly increased antioxidant capacity.

Also at the show, Bergstrom Nutrition and Glanbia Nutritionals featured a prototype of an exercise recovery and joint-support protein powder. The prototype featured OptiMSM and a revolutionary new bioactive called PepForm BCAA 2:1:1 Peptides.

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