MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement below best describe for Doctor’s Best, Best MSM?
A
Helps to maintain joint health through its ability in the formation of proteoglycans.
B
Attracts water to the tissue, which helps the joint stay elastic and function as a shock absorber for joint.
C
Methylation is an essential process in ensuring healthy joint function.
D
A sulfur compound which may help mitigate* joint tissue breakdown and promotes healthy joint function.*Mitigate=make something bad less serious
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -People commonly use MSM for osteoarthritis. It is also used for pain, swelling, aging skin, hay fever, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. Don’t confuse MSM with DMSO (Dimethylsulfoxide).

Detailed explanation-2: -Sulfur containing compounds including MSM play a critical role in supporting the immune response [112, 113, 114]. Through an integrated mechanism including those mentioned above, MSM modulates the immune response through the crosstalk between oxidative stress and inflammation.

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