Sore throat - MSM detox symptom?

Hi,

I recently started taking MSM, started off with 6000mg and had slight sore throat by day 6, which went away. After that, I upped the dosage to 9000mg and got a sore throat again. I take the MSM usually with food or 10 min before.

I understand that detox could lead to flu like symptoms, but I dont have any other complaint besides the sore throat. Perhaps only some phlegm in my throat. Is this a normal reaction to taking MSM?
I lived in China before, where the heavy pollution and dampness affected my immune system and I had recurrent colds in winter (5-15C), that always started in my throat and then developed into a fever and chesty cough whenever I caught a gust of wind. I wonder if this is connected.

Im not totally sure what Im trying to achieve with such a high dose. I read a lot about the positive benefits of MSM and I guess I want to see what it can do for me. Mostly I hope to get my energy levels back.

My background:
I have a considerably healthy Diet of mostly organic meat, milk and vegetables. After cutting out grains and simple sugars, my mood became balanced and it lifted the brain fog I suffered. My fatigue also got better. I dont exercise enough though. Generally, I could do better on energy levels and libido. Im female. Blood tests fine. Suffered PTSD many years back, which took my energy away.

Besides MSM, I take OtseoCalm as a supplement (has the vitamins and minerals necessary for optimum bone health, including vitamin A and K, Boron etc) and a liquid iron with B vitamins, which I recently stopped because my body indicated I have excess iron.
Tweet