Hyaluronic acid seems to improve the quality of synovial fluid both as a lubricant and a shock absorber. Because oral hyaluronic acid is broken down into simpler substances and can't get into your joints, it has to be sent there by your doc through a needle. HA in the form of Synvisc or Hyalgen coats the surface of cartilage to help it maintain its strength, and it may help to prevent inflammatory cells from entering into the joint space when there is damage.

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