The polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate, hyaluronic acid, is a type of polysaccharide that can be found in large amounts in the skin, eyes, and joints. It provides lubrication and keeps tissues hydrated.
Supplements containing hyaluronic acid are artificially made from a substance naturally found in the body. As you age, your levels of hyaluronic acid decrease. Hyaluronic acid supplements can be used to treat or prevent certain aging-related conditions.
Hyaluronic acid can be used to treat and manage osteoarthritis (also known as wear-and tear arthritis). Alternative medicine practitioners believe that hyaluronic acids supplements can be used to treat or prevent many other health problems, such as:
Accelerated wound healing
Acid reflux
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic pain
Dry eyes
Gum disease
Eczema
Erectile dysfunction
Fibromyalgia
Evidence has shown that oral hyaluronic acids can improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles and fine lines. But now more and more people choose to inject hyaluronic acid to receive more instant results including:
Improved skin elasticity
Texture improvement
Reduction in wrinkle depth
Increase of 24% in skin hydration
