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Hyaluronic Acid

How does Hyaluronic Acid work?


Are there safety concerns?

Prescription forms of hyaluronic acid are safe for most people. There isn't enough information about hyaluronic acid to know if it is safe when taken by mouth. Sometimes hyaluronic acid can cause pain and redness where it is injected. Increased pressure in the eye may occur after hyaluronic acid is used for eye surgery. Rarely, hyaluronic acid may cause allergic reactions.


  • You are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Dosing considerations for Hyaluronic Acid.

The following doses have been studied in scientific research:

  • For treating osteoarthritis: healthcare providers inject hyaluronic acid into the knee joint.

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