"Really helps my painful finger joints. I buy it for my horse and dog too" Mary Bromilow
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring uronic acid.
The highest concentrations are found in the connective tissue
and joint matrix. It is present in cartilage, in synovial
joint fluid, and in the skin tissue, both dermis and epidermis
and has been studied by scientists for over 40 years. It is
a key component to many normal bodily functions and has hundreds
of research studies showing its value in skin and joint health.
It is said to have anti-aging and joint supporting properties.
HA supports healthy skin function and in one study published
in the Journal of Cellular Physiology in 1998, HA was shown
to help proliferate healthy skin cells in a collagen matrix.
HA enhances skin moisture (hydration) and functions as a lubricant
between the collagen matrix of the skin. Since it is a component
of the skin structure and declines with age, supplementation
can insure adequate levels remain in the skin to support its
healthy appearance and function.
In a review entitled “Hyaluronic acid supplementation”
and published in 2000, it states that “Hyaluronan preparations
have been shown to decrease pain and increase function in
patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.” HA seems
to work through several mechanisms of action including restoration
of more normal synovial fluid with improved viscoelasticity,
effects on cartilage biosynthesis and degradation, anti-inflammatory
effects, and direct analgesic effects. This is the most important
effect it has for athletes. It can actually be taken to support
healthy joints (preventative maintenance), not only to support
recovery from joint injury.
Cortaflex HA capsules are formulated using double strength
Cortaflex with an oral form of Hyaluronic acid. It is available
in tubs of 30, take one a day. Cortaflex HA capsules can be
used to "kick start" the regular Cortaflex programme
or taken permanently.
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