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Hyaluronic acid (HA), also known as hyaluronan, is an important
disaccharide found in every tissue of the body, particularly
in areas that endure increased movement and friction. It
is an essential lubricant of healthy joints, skin and eyes.
As HA content in the body decreases with age, a noticeable
loss of viscoelasticity in tissue manifests itself in the
form of loose skin and wrinkles. Further, improper amounts
of hyaluronic acid may inhibit the ability to move freely
and painlessly and as a result, one may experience arthritis,
bone fractures, poor vision and chronic pain. HA has been
found to assist in regulation of cell turnover in the skin
and serves as an anti-oxidant to free radicals.
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