Marijuana, Memory, and the Hippocampus. Image by the NIDA. Distribution of cannabinoid receptors in the rat brain. Brain image reveals high levels (shown in orange and yellow) of cannabinoid receptors in many areas, including the cortex, hippocampus, cerebellum, and nucleus accumbens (ventral striatum).
MSM is used to help treat literally dozens of illnesses, painful symptoms and diseases â and, yes, itâs been called a âmiracle supplementâ for all it does. (1, 2) So what is an MSM supplement exactly, and do you need to take one? Letâs find out.
MSM is a ânaturally-occurring nutrient found in normal human dietsâ (1). It gets into the diet through the sulfur cycle. Ocean plankton release sulfur compounds which rise into the ozone where ultra-violet light makes MSM and DMSO. DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide, is a precursor to MSM.