The largest amounts of it are found in your skin, connective tissue and eyes, and its main function is to retain water to keep your tissues well lubricated and moist.

Hyaluronic acid is found in many tissues of the body. It tightens the skin and connective tissue, keeps the cartilage elastic and smears and oils our joints. Hyaluronic acid is the major component of synovial fluid, the “joint grease”. Additionally, hyaluronic acid supplements can help increase skin moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid supplements are effective at reducing joint pain in people with osteoarthritis.

Without this material created by the body, our joints would not be able to move without friction. When the joints are lubricated, the bones are less likely to grind against each other and cause uncomfortable pain.