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ReviewJournal of animal science and technology2026

Biological functions of methylsulfonylmethane and its application in animal production: a review.

Yang Jiao, Xinran Li, Hengjiang Li, In Ho Kim

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Review in Journal of animal science and technology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Yang JiaoDepartment of Urban Construction, Wuchang Shouyi University, Wuhan 430068, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0902-6536
Xinran LiDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5678-6829
Hengjiang LiDepartment of Urban Construction, Wuchang Shouyi University, Wuhan 430068, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1148-6339
In Ho KimDepartment of Animal Resource and Science, Dankook University, Cheonan 31116, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6652-2504

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

With the increasing demand for feed additives that are green, safe, and free of drug residues, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has received extensive attention in animal production, and the research has been deepening. MSM is a sulfur-containing organic substance that is widely distributed in nature, with many biological functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune regulation, improvement of intestinal health, joint protection, and skin and hair nourishment, etc. It plays an important role in maintaining normal metabolism in the body and has considerable potential for application in the healthy rearing of animals. This paper reviews the biological functions and regulatory mechanisms of MSM, as well as its applications in animal production, including improving growth performance, reducing lipid peroxidation, improving meat quality, increasing disease resistance, and enhancing anti-stress ability. This is done in order to provide a reference for subsequent scientific research.

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Animal productionBiological functionsMechanism of actionMethylsulfonylmethane

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PMID41982990
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