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Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

What is HA?

Hyaluronic Acid is found in the synovial joint fluid, the vitreous humor of the eye, the cartilage and skin. However, as we age, the level of HA decreases. Injuries and surgery can also compromise our ability to produce HA. The same is true for horses and dogs. As they age, their HA levels decline and they are more prone to joint trouble.

How Hyaluronic Acid Helps:

In the joint:
Hyaluronic Acid is responsible for joint lubrication, absorbing shock and supplying nutrients to cartilage through its ability to attract water and liquids. This is important because cartilage is not supplied with blood vessels and relies on the joint fluid to supply nutrients and to cleanse the joint of impurities.

In the Eye:
Hyaluronic Acid is a key component of the vitreous humor of the eye. It assists vision and protects the retina from injury by absorbing shock.

In the Cartilage:
Cartilage is composed of connective tissue and acts like a sponge in your joint, absorbing shock and providing strength and flexibility. A key component of cartilage is Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid helps keep cartilage healthy by keeping it moist, pliable and attracting nutrients.

In the Skin:
The connective tissues of the skin are composed of Hyaluronic Acid and related molecules along with collagen and elastic connective tissues. Large amounts of water are drawn into the skin by Hyaluronic Acid. When Hyaluronic Acid levels decrease in the skin due to aging, the elastic connective tissues are not bathed by water causing dry skin.

Kinetic introduced the first orally administered animal products containing Hyaluronic Acid, also known as Sodium Hyaluronate. Prior to that time, Hyaluronic Acid was administered by veterinarians through an injection for joint and cartilage problems in animals. As a natural substance in humans and animals, Hyaluronic Acid is important to support joint comfort, lubrication and flexibility.