Untitled Document
Hyaluronic acid supplements are available in tablet, capsule, or softgel form. In addition, there are some flavored and unflavored liquid formulations. Some over-the-counter arthritis remedies also contain a combination of hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate.
There are no universal guidelines for the appropriate use of oral hyaluronic acid. Some manufacturers recommend a daily 200 mg dose, while others suggest 1,000 mg per day.
Despite claims to the contrary, there is no evidence that higher doses of hyaluronic acid provide better results. Most clinical studies have limited the daily intake of hyaluronic acid to no more than 240 mg. *
The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
ADULTS
BY MOUTH:
- For aging skin: A specific product (GliSODin Skin Nutrients Advanced Anti-Aging Formula, Isocell North America Inc.) containing krill oil, sea buckthorn berry oil, cacao bean extract, and hyaluronic acid, has been used daily for 90 days.
- For osteoarthritis: A specific product (Oralvisc, Bioibérica) 80 mg has been used daily for 3 months.
APPLIED TO THE SKIN:
- For dry eye: Eye drops (Hyalistil, Hyalein, New Hyaluni, Hyaluni, Visaid) containing 0.1% to 0.3% hyaluronic acid have been used 3-8 times daily.
- For swelling (inflammation) and sores inside the mouth (oral mucositis): Hyaluronic acid (Gelclair, Helsinn Healthcare SA) can be mixed with water and used as a mouth rinse.
BY INJECTION:
- For aging skin: Healthcare providers can inject a hyaluronic acid product (Juvéderm Ultra Plus, Allergan) into skin wrinkles.
- For osteoarthritis: Healthcare providers can inject hyaluronic acid into the joint. *
