High-dose hyaluronic acid capsules: firm skin and healthy joints

It often starts in the mid-thirties: we become older. The skin becomes thinner, one discovers the first small wrinkles and even the knees hurt during bad weather. We take note of these changes, but we do not like them. Fortunately, there is a natural compound, which has considerable benefits for these two seemingly not related problems: hyaluronic acid.

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan, which is a long chain of disaccharides (sugar) responsible for the moisture balance in all connective tissues of the body. With advancing age, the hyaluronic acid level in the body decreases. Genetic predisposition, smoking as well as a magnesium and zinc deficiency seem to accelerate this process. The result: loose skin and joint problems.

Where can you find hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid occurs in many areas of the body, including the eye (tear fluid, vitreous body), in the skin and in the joint (articular cartilages, synovial fluid). Specific proteins in the cell membranes form it.

Highly dosed hyaluronic acid for the joints

One of the best-researched benefits of hyaluronic acid is its soothing effect on the joints. It is not a surprising effect, because hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the knees, hips and other joints. It is the main component of the cartilage substance and the synovial fluid, better known as joint fluid.

The joint fluid and cartilages act as a buffer to protect the joints. If the hyaluronic acid level in the body is too low, the synovial fluid is not viscous enough. External impacts such as climbing the stairs cannot be buffered sufficiently and they directly affect the joints.

Years ago, doctors injected hyaluronic acid directly into the joints. By now, a number of studies prove that orally given hyaluronic acid can actually be absorbed. It reaches the joints and their biological activity remains preserved. Furthermore, studies proved that the consumption of hyaluronic acid stimulates the endogenous production of hyaluronic acid.

During a Japanese double-blind placebo-controlled study, 60 participants were given either 200mg hyaluronic acid or a placebo daily over a period of 12 months. The knee symptoms were evaluated before, three times during and after the study with points. The score consisted of 25 elements, which included four different categories: pain and stiffness, everyday conditions, general activities and health conditions. Especially the test persons under 70 in the hyaluronic acid group showed a significant improvement.
(Source: ScientificWorldJournal. 2012; 2012: 167928, Toshiyuki Tashiro et al.)

Hyaluronic acid for firm skin

Hyaluronic acid is also known for its effect on the maintenance of young and healthy skin, which is not surprising, because it is an essential component of the skin. Due to its ability to promote the formation of collagen and to bind water up to a multiple of its own weight, hyaluronic acid bolsters up the skin from within and provides it with moisture.

With advancing age, the moisture content of the skin and its elasticity decrease. However, studies confirm that the supplementation of hyaluronic acids correlates with a directly measurable increase of the skin hydration.
(Source: Sato T, Sakamato O, Odanaka W, Yoshida K, and Urishibata, O: Clinical Effects of dietary hyaluronic acid on dry,rough skin. J. Aesthetic Dermatology Vol. 12 109-120, 2002)

• promotes firm skin and healthy joints
• main component of the synovial fluid (joint fluid)
• basic substance of tendons, ligaments and connective tissues
• promotes the formation of collagen and bolsters up the skin from within
• vegetarian and vegan
• without magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide