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What Is Hyaluronic Acid And How Does It Work For Arthritis?

Nathan Wei asked:
Hyaluronic acid (HA) – also known as hyaluronan- is found in all tissues and body fluids. What this article will describe is what HA does in the joints, particularly the knee.
HA is a major component of synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is the naturally-occurring lubricant found in joints.
HA has a variety of functions [...]

Hyaluronic acid for Osteoarthritis

Hyaluronic Acid’s functions are to keep the tissues hydrated, lubricated, and to assist cellular function, hyaluronic acid exists naturally in all living organisms. In the body, it is found in greatest concentrations in the synovial fluid of joints for lubrication, the vitreous humor (fluid) of the eye, and most abundantlly in the skin. Joints are [...]