Formulating Winning Sports Products with OptiMSM®

Formulating a successful sports nutrition product means meeting consumers wherever they are on their fitness journey.

From supporting those preparing for a half-marathon to aiding recovery following a fitness class or weekend hike, OptiMSM® gives formulators the flexibility to meet a wide range of needs.

Backed by clinical research and trusted worldwide, this premium form of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) helps brands create effective products for every customer need, with recent research (2025) demonstrating that at just 1g/day¹ OptiMSM® could support post-exercise muscle recovery, and help to maintain antioxidant capacity^2-4 after exercise, whilst 3g/day⁵ unlocks additional benefits. 

Whilst a daily intake of 1g aids in recovery and highlights OptiMSM®’s role as a methyl donor and essential component for cellular health, earlier research demonstrates that a 3g daily dose delivers further advantages, such as greater reductions in post-exercise muscle soreness and inflammation⁵.

Additionally, the 2025 study¹ adds further benefits by showing that 1g of MSM daily for 30 days could influence immune response markers after a half-marathon, reinforcing OptiMSM®’s role in supporting recovery and cellular resilience^6,7.

Beyond the science, OptiMSM® is a formulator-friendly ingredient that fits seamlessly into powders, sachets, capsules, tablets and liquid applications. It is water-soluble, heat stable, odourless and certified by Informed-Ingredient®, offering enhanced credibility for sports nutrition brands.

Adding OptiMSM® to your formulations is a simple way to delivery meaningful recovery support while also tapping into growing consumer interest in joint health^8,9, beauty-from-within^2,10 and healthy aging^11,12 making it a versatile ingredient for products that support every fitness journey.

To learn more about this innovative solution download our Product Profile Sheet here or contact the team for more details!

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(1) McFarlin BK et al., Using the Rise and Fall of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Post-Exercise to Evaluate the Effect of Methylsulfonylmethane Supplementation on Immune Response mRNA.Nutrients 2025; 17: 1761
(2) Institute of Medicine, 2005. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate;
(3) Barmaki S, et al. Effect of methylsulfonylmethane supplementation on exercise - Induced muscle damage and total antioxidant capacity: J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2012; 52: 170-174.
(4) Nakhostin-Roohi B, et al. Effect of chronic supplementation with methylsulfonylmethane on oxidative stress following acute exercise in untrained healthy men: J Pharm Pharmacol 2011; 63: 1290-1294.
(5) Kalman D, et al. A Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Evaluation of MSM for Exercise Induced Discomfort/Pain: FAS EB J 2013; 27: 1076.7 (abstract)
(6) Clement, K, et al., Methylsulfonylmethane Serves as a Donor of Methyl Groups for Methylation of DNA in Human Liver HepaRG Cells. J Diet Suppl 2022; 20(6), 950–962.
(7) Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, 2005
(8) NIH National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases "Healthy Joints Matter.”
(9) Balchem: Attitudes and Usage Study 2022. ''The Consumers Redefined Path to Wellness".
(10) Simpson P, Benjamin R. J. Prospective Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate Dietary Supplements for Impacts on Skin Appearance in Healthy Women: Clin Exp Dermatol Res 2022; 13(5): 1000622.
(11)Anthonavage M, et al. Effects of Oral Supplementation With Methylsulfonylmethane on Skin Health and Wrinkle Reduction: Nat Med J 2015; 7(11): 1-10.}