Save to favorites
This feature is restricted to active members.
Join now to save favorites and get all member benefits, including over 1,300 reviews.
Join NowAlready a member? Sign in here.
Our Members Asked:
Is hyaluronic acid helpful for osteoarthritis?
Reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.
Answer:
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of cartilage and joint fluid. Some research suggests that hyaluronic acid supplements may be helpful for people with severe pain from knee osteoarthritis, and for people with knee osteoarthritis who are also overweight - although the evidence is limited to just a few small studies and not all have found a benefit. Be aware that hyaluronic acid is sometimes added to joint health supplements in amounts too small to have an effect, so if you want to try it, be sure your supplement provides an amount used in clinical studies. For more details, see the Hyaluronic acid section of the Review of Supplements for Joint Health. Also see our Top Picks among products.Join today to unlock all member benefits including full access to all CL Answers and over 1,300 reviews.
Join NowAlready a member? Sign In Here.
Join now at www.consumerlab.com/join/
Related CL Answers (10)
Join the conversation
Join today to unlock all member benefits including full access to CL Answers
Join NowAlready a member? Sign In Here.
Join now at www.consumerlab.com/join/
Submit your comment
This feature is restricted to active members.
Join now to add comments and get all member benefits, including over 1,300 reviews.
Join NowAlready a member? Sign in here.
Agree to Comment Terms
Please abide by the following:
- If you make a statement of fact, such as whether a type of treatment does or does not work, state your basis -- such as personal experience or a published study.
- If you make a positive or negative comment about a product, note whether or not you have a financial interest in the product or in a competing product.
- Please be respectful in your tone.
- Please do not submit any type of HTML markup or scripting as it will not be accepted, nor will posts that exceed 2,500 characters.
For your privacy, only your first name (from your account) followed by a random number will appear with your comment. Your last name and email address will not be displayed.
Your comment has been submitted
We will review your comment before it is posted.
Roelof8673
May 4, 201610 years ago, I suffered from a bad knee: a MRI scan showed severe Arthritis. I had a lot of pain.
Since I lived in China at that time, I went to the hospital for accupuncture and massage, which gave me some relief.
By exploring the internet, I also read an article about Hyaluronic Acid which was not very clear concerning results. But this article made me remember my time in Italy when we had horses. One of the horses had a knee problem and after Hyaluronic Acid injections the horse was doing much better. A horse cannot fake improvement, so, I thought if it works for my horse, than it should work with me too.
The Chinese doctor was willing to give me a series of 7 injections in seven days (very cheap in China!) and my knee did not hurt anymore! The doctor told me that I probably would come back after 6-8 months, but only now, after 10 years, the knee starts to hurt again. I will go for a repeat treatment.
Carol18151
July 21, 2019So glad to hear your knee responded to this treatment and especially for so long a time. Does anyone in the US do these injections, or are you going back to China for treatment?
Ellen8434
February 11, 2016I have seen a big reduction in joint pain since I switched to a glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM combination that also included Hyaluronic Acid (100mg). My knees, thumb, and elbow do not hurt anymore!
dick11115
July 30, 2016I have not been able to find a product that has the hyaluronic acid; who makes it?
ConsumerLab.com
August 2, 2016Hi Dick - You can find products which contain hyaluronic acid in the Joint Health Supplements Review; this information is noted in the seventh column of the results table: https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/_/join/tsupplements/#results.
ConsumerLab.com
August 2, 2016Hi Dick - You can find products which contain hyaluronic acid in the Joint Health Supplements Review; this information is noted in the seventh column of the results table: https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/_/join/tsupplements/#results.
Lois 13991
May 6, 2017i take Baxyl which is a gel taken by mouth. It is a fabulous product for me and I really notice if I forget to take it. It is just straight hyaluronic acid..
Rose18149
July 20, 2019Where do you obtain Baxyl and how much do you take?
Judith6870
July 19, 2015https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01376024
I have had hyaluronic Injections in both thumbs and have been pain free for 10 years after debilitating basal I joint arthrosis took me off work. I am part of the study above and my doctor was Dr. Rosenwasser.
Jacob7969
September 24, 2015Thank you for sharing your experience. Pleased to learn that hyaluroic acid has lasting positive effects on your thumbs. Do you need to cintinue taking supplements with hyaluronic acid?