Is Cosmetic Hyaluronic Acid Different From Supplement Hyaluronic Acid?

Posted on Fri, 2 Jun 2017

Question: what is difference between cosmetic & supplement HA? I buy the cosmedic1800k molecue weight. which is pure HA so why can't I put it in cap.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

kindly answer the following to advice accordinglyrics.

Do you mean hyaluronic acid by HA?
Do you take HA and other supplements for some medical indications??

wishing you the best of health

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (42 hours later)

yes i am referring to hyaluronic acid. I take supplements and have been since 1980. I believe is them and i research before i take anything and there are many things out there i would not take. I read where you can take hyaluronic acid and it would help. I really don't think it will. Most doctors do not recommend vitamins due to the drug companies and that they are not educated in the area of vitamins during medical school. I am trying to get a holistic doctor, but they are hard to find. My question was what is the difference between cosmetic and supplement grade hyaluronic acid.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Supplemental hyaluronic acid has shown some degree of benefit in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

It is found in the extracellular matrix (ECM) percolating moisture into the ECM, keeping it moist and promoting a youthful appearance of the skin.

It provides both medical and cosmetic benefit. Hyaluronic acid is used as part of many cosmetics for that reason.

It is one of the main cosmeceuticals promoted these days. 15 g of HA, approx is present in our body. There is no difference with regards to dosing as well. It degrades within 6 months so has to be re administered for both cosmetic and medical purposes.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar