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Dr. Stanley Jacob and Robert Herschler examine DMSO, the controversial compound with untapped medical potential

Summary by Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD
DMSO, synthesized in 1866, gained medical attention in the 1960s for its ability to penetrate biological membranes and enhance drug delivery. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic and bacteriostatic effects, aiding conditions like arthritis and interstitial cystitis (FDA-approved). Early animal studies linked DMSO to eye lens changes, halting clinical trials in the 1960s. Though later disproven for humans, this delayed mainstream adoption, limit…
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Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD broke the news in on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
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