Little Known But Powerful Supplements Part 2 - Hyaluronic Acid / Ashwaganda

This is the second part of our ongoing series on little known supplements and how they might help your health, fitness or sports regimen.

Hyaluronic Acid - also known as hyaluronan, is widely distributed thoughout the body in various tissues, especially in the joints, skin and nerves. Its medical use includes applications in eye surgery and in tissue regrowth as a scaffold for cells.

In both skin and joint tissue, hyaluronic acid helps moderate inflammation. This helps maintain crucial moisture to avoid aging effects on skin and to combat stiffness and dryness in joint tissue. The end result is stronger, moisturized skin and more flexible, resilient joints.

The human body has about 15 grams of hyaluronic acid in function at any given time. A very small supplemental dose of as little as 100mg a day can help with dry skin, as well as joint maintenance. For users already taking joint support supplements, its moderation of inflammation helps keep joints receptive to compounds, including MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin.




Ashwagandha- is sometimes known by its Latin name, Withania somnifera, or as Indian ginseng. A member of the nightshade family, the extract of its roots has been used in Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine for centuries. 

Ashwagandha has a wide variety of traditional uses, but studies have shown it to be effective in the treatment of anxiety and rheumatism. It is widely used to combat chronic fatigue, and has been shown to have anti-carcinogenic properties.

For the user looking to improve mood and general musculoskeletal function, Ashwagandha is a great and inexpensive natural supplement, showing results in a minimal dose of 200mg per day.


Till next time!


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