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Hyaluronic Acid And Joint Health

Movement is something most of us take for granted. But each time we walk, lift, climb, or reach for something, we employ a complex system of nerves, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. And like the moving parts of any machine, our joints require both cushioning and lubrication to function at their best. Without a buffer, bone would grind against bone each time we moved, and this repeated friction would result in discomfort with normal daily exercise or activity.

The Amazing Hyaluronic Acid Molecule

Fortunately our bodies produce a miracle molecule that helps our joints minimize friction and move smoothly. Called hyaluronic acid (HA), this long-chain sugar molecule is composed of repeating pairs of two common sugars: D-glucuronic acid and N-acetyl glucosamine. These sugars are abundant in the body, and our bodies use them to create these long-chain hyaluronic acid molecules. 

Interestingly, HA itself is scarce in human food sources, so our bodies must produce it. An average person’s body contains roughly 15g of HA at any given time. But the life-span of the molecule is relatively short based on the requirements our bodies place on it. Because of that, we are continually producing, breaking down, and recycling hyaluronic acid in our bodies to ensure a constant supply of this vital substance.

How Hyaluronic Acid Supports Joint Health

The most striking characteristic of HA is its ability to bind water. A single molecule of HA may hold up to 1000 times its weight in water! When HA comes into contaJoint diagram with synovial fluid (hyaluronic acid) – Hyalogicct with water, it forms a thick viscous gel. Inside the joint capsule, this gel is called synovial fluid and serves as both a lubricant (like motor oil) and as a cushion that keeps bones from making direct contact when we work, exercise, or play. 

Synovial fluid contributes to healthy joint function by reducing friction, cushioning bones during strenuous activity, and decreasing stress on attendant structures such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. 

The Challenge of Aging

When we are young, our bodies are easily able to synthesize all the HA we need to ensure joint and bone health. But as we age, our bodies’ ability to synthesize HA decreases, and though we continue to produce the molecule, we do so less efficiently. 

A person in their 50s may possess only half the HA they did as a teen. In fact, some of the physical symptoms we associate with aging actually result from gradually decreasing HA levels. Joint discomfort after normal daily exercise and activity and lower mobility can be common signs of age that are related to decreased HA production. So what can we do to address this process?

Hyaluronic Acid Supplementation

To help our bodies compensate for the Hyaluronic acid we lose naturally as we age, hyaluronic acid can be consumed as a dietary supplement for our joints, or applied topically for our skin and scalp. Supplementation with HA may help support our bodies’ supply of this critical molecule, maintaining our HA reserves to more youthful levels. 

The Hyalogic Solution

At Hyalogic, we have spent two decades studying the science of human hydration and the vital role hyaluronic acid plays in helping us maintain healthy joints and bones. Extensive effort has helped us develop a broad array of HA products for joint Hyalogic Synthovial Seven Box, bottle and dispensersupport. Synthovial Seven®, for example, supports joint health by providing high molecular weight hyaluronic acid to your body as a dietary supplement. Our HA Chewable Lozenges are created for those who prefer a chewable joint supplement. And as a topical, HylaRub™ provides a soothing cream for the skin and delivers moisturizing HA to joints and muscles.

At Hyalogic, we use high-molecular-weight HA in our joint support supplements. This is the type of hyaluronic acid our bodies recognize naturally. Because it is high molecular weight, the HA you receive can go to work helping support joint and bone health. Also, all Hyalogic HA is produced through the fermentation of plant material. 


Check out our products page and discover how Hyalogic can help put you back in the game. 

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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