{"id":8273,"date":"2018-05-09T16:15:17","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T16:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=8273"},"modified":"2022-04-06T02:51:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T02:51:04","slug":"hyaluronic-acid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/hyaluronic-acid\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the Deal with Hyaluronic Acid?"},"content":{"rendered":"We promise it&#8217;s not as scary as it sounds. You may recognize hyaluronic acid as an ingredient in your favorite skin-care serums. One of our favorites? Youth To The People&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthtothepeople.com\/products\/superfood-air-whip-moisture-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream<\/a>, which combines hyaluronic acid with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/superfoods-for-skin\/\">antioxidant-rich superfoods<\/a> for a powerful moisturizer that restores and balances skin.\n\n&#8220;Our vegan form of hyaluronic acid boosts skin health, improves the overall look of skin, and adds necessary hydration. We love the hyaluronic acid in our product because it&#8217;s very effective but doesn&#8217;t have any unhealthy side effects or animal byproducts,&#8221; share <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthtothepeople.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Youth To The People<\/a> founders Joe Cloyes and Greg Gonzalez.\n\nRecently we&#8217;ve introduced our own hyaluronic acid skincare product, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/42\/glow-sweet-glow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glow Sweet Glow<\/a>, a vegan gummy that promotes hydration from the inside out.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8299\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/hum-nutrition-inc\/image\/upload\/q_100\/v1525882622\/HUM-9645.jpg\" alt=\"Hyaluronic Acid Glow Sweet Glow - The Wellnest by HUM Nutrition\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\">\n\nBut how does this hydrating miracle ingredient work? We consult with dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/courtphillipsmd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Courtney Phillips, MD<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more.\n<h2 class=\"p1\">What is hyaluronic acid?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8220;Hyaluronic acid is a large chain of sugar molecules found throughout the entire body,&#8221; Courtney explains. It&#8217;s often considered the gold standard of hydration because the naturally occurring molecule can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water,&#8221; she adds. It&#8217;s a natural lubricating fluid in eyes, joints, connective tissue, and\u2014you guessed it\u2014skin.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p1\">How can we tell if we&#8217;re deficient?<\/h2>\nFine lines and wrinkles may be a sign that you&#8217;re low in hyaluronic acid. Exposure to free radicals is something that can especially contribute to hyaluronic-acid depletion.\n<p class=\"p1\">&#8220;Up to 33% of the hyaluronic acid in your body is replaced on a daily basis,&#8221; Courtney shares. &#8220;HA molecules are very sensitive to free radicals, and they deplete even more quickly when exposed to them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you get lots of UV exposure, drink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/long-term-effects-of-alcohol\/\">alcohol<\/a>, or are exposed to free radicals in your diet, you might want to consider increasing your hyaluronic acid to help protect against signs of aging.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p1\">How to get more hyaluronic acid<\/h2>\nYou can increase your hyaluronic intake by applying it topically, injecting a filler, or\u2014for a less invasive inner beauty option\u2014getting more of it in your diet.\n\nAcid doesn&#8217;t necessarily sound like the most ingestible substance, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/types-of-rest\/\">rest<\/a> assured, this kind is. That said, it can be hard to find. A high-quality bone broth is one option. For best results, be sure to also eat citrus fruits, which help inhibit the breakdown of HA.\n<p class=\"p1\">Then, of course, you can always supplement.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What to look for in a quality hyaluronic acid<\/h2>\nFirst, decide whether you prefer an animal- or plant-based source. While many HA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-vitamins-and-supplements-should-i-take\/\">supplements<\/a> are derived from chicken combs or collagen, at HUM and Youth To The People, we opt for plant-based sources.\n\nThen, it&#8217;s important to look for low-molecular HA, which absorbs more readily into the skin than high-molecular HA.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8285\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/hum-nutrition-inc\/image\/upload\/q_100\/v1525813004\/Hyaluronic_Acid_Graphic.jpg\" alt=\"Hyaluronic Acid - The Wellnest by HUM Nutrition\" width=\"600\" height=\"311\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\">At what age should people start using HA to prevent aging?<\/h2>\nCourtney recommends starting in your 20s and 30s. &#8220;Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/collagen-benefits\/\">collagen<\/a> levels start to decline naturally at this age, providing less structure to the skin. Wrinkles begin to form and joints become less limber. 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