Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic Acid

Primary use: Joint lubrication, tissue hydration, and skin integrity

Mechanism / class: Naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan; extracellular matrix (ECM) structural component

Key effects:

• Enhances joint lubrication and shock absorption

• Improves skin hydration and elasticity

• Supports connective tissue resilience and wound healing

• Contributes to cartilage and synovial fluid function

Clinical distinction:
Functions as a structural and hydrating molecule rather than a signaling peptide or hormone; benefits are mechanical and supportive, not endocrine or metabolic.