Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid decoded 

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The extra cellular matrix contains hyaluronic acid (HA)

Hyaluronic acid is a gel like substance that draws water molecules to it and has the capacity to retain 1000 times its own weight in water. This gel like substance serves as a space filler and provides cushioning between joints and nerves, importantly hyaluronic acid also assists to maintain moisture within the skin, hair and eyes.

Some interesting facts - 

  • HA stimulates the production of collagen
  • HA is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
  • The body contains approximately 15g of Hyaluronic acid, 1/3 of which is degraded and synthesised daily.
  • Half of the bodies Hyaluronic Acid is found in skin collagen
  • It belongs to the compound group glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
  • GAGs is found on the surface of cells and the extra cellular matrix
  • Other GAGs include heparin, heparin sulphate and chondroitin sulphate
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