The Importance of Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan, HA)
Hyaluronic Acid is present in every tissue of the body. Retention of water is one of the most important biological functions of hyaluronic acid. It is also critical in providing nutrients and removing waste from cells that do not have a direct blood supply, such as cartilage cells. If the amount of hyaluronic acid depletes, nutrients cannot be moved into these cells and waste cannot be eliminated from cells. HA is found in the synovial joint fluid, the vitreous humor of the eye, the cartilage, blood vessels, extracellular matrix, skin and the umbilical cord.
Hyaluronic Acid ; "The Key To The Fountain of Youth"
Hyaluronic acid has been nicknamed the "key to the fountain of youth" because it has been noted that some people who ingest a lot of Hyaluronan in their diets tend to live longer. Some Japanese villagers have been known to live to ripe old ages due to the use of HA.
Hyaluronic acid for use by humans is derived from rooster combs, which provide the purest form of hyaluronic acid (Hyalurinan, HA) available.
Benefits
• Hyaluronic acid moisturizes skin from the inside out, smoothing out wrinkles in the process
• Hyaluronic acid helps people who need to ease the flexing of their joints, especially their knees, by restoring cushioning to their joints
• Hyaluronic acid is suitable for men and women in their 30s and 40s who are beginning to see the first signs of aging
• Hyaluronic acid is suitable for seniors who have established joint conditions
Other Hyaluronic Acid Information Resources:
Connective Tissue Disorder WebSite - Hyaluronic Acid
UConn Healh Center - Hyaluronic Acid and Osteoarthritis
DermNet NZ - Hyaluronic Therapy and Hyaluronic acid implants
NCBI - Hyaluronan Information(Hyaluronic Acid)
Glyco Forum - Hyalouronan Today
