HyaFlex - Oral Hyaluronic
Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a special compound that exists naturally
in animals. It is one of the most heavily researched substances in medicine
today mostly in the fields of orthopedics and eye surgery. Its function in the
body is, amongst other things, to lubricate movable parts such as joints and
muscles by restoring the amount and viscosity of synovial fluid. It is found
most abundant in skin tissue.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by the body as a constituent
of synovial fluid that lubricates the cartilage between the joints. As your
pet ages, their body produces less and less HA and it becomes more and more
difficult to replenish it and the cartilage and other structures of the joint
begin to break down. Joints become stiff and movement is limited. HA supplements
pick up where their bodies fail them.
The HA in Hya-Flex acts to help improve joint movement and
cushioning. If we compare the joints of your pet's body to and automobile engine,
the joint fluid in their body mimics the oil in a car engine. At regular intervals
we replace the oil in our car engines because the heat and friction breakdown
the oils viscosity. The oil becomes thinner and less able to protect the metal
surfaces from excessive wear. Hya-Flex acts the same way in our joints. As your
pet ages, the viscosity of their joint fluid breaks down and becomes thin and
is unable to cushion the joint cartilage. This leads to increased friction and
wear on the cartilage surfaces of their joints. Taking Hya-Flex helps restore
the normal viscosity of joint fluid.
How do I give HyaFlex™ to my pet?
Giving your pet Hyaflex is easy! Just add the specified amount (shown on the
back of the box) of Hya-Flex to your pet's feed once daily. HyaFlex is odorless
and tasteless so your pet won’t even notice it. I have given it to my
oldest girl Sammie, who is the most finnicky dog alive and she did not even
notice it was there! Each bottle of HyaFlex contains a 30-60 day supply depending
on the weight of the animal.
Hyaluronic acid, (HA) exists
naturally in all living organisms in the body, it is found in greatest concentrations
in the synovial fluid of joints for lubrication, the vitreous humor (fluid)
of the eye, and most abundantly in the skin.
HA plays an important role in tissue hydration, lubrication and cellular function,
and is able to hold more water than any other natural substance. It's unmatched
hydrating properties result in increased smoothness, softening and decreased
wrinkles.
HA is a special mucopolysacharide
that is the normal lubricant in small animals' joints. When present in a joint,
even a joint with minimal or no cartilage, it can provide a cushion effect.
As your pet’s body ages, it produces less and less HA. The joints may
become stiff; the skin dry and wrinkled.
Hyaluronic acid replacement, referred to as viscosupplementation, is done by
injecting HA directly into the affected joints. Although successful, it is very
expensive, and yet only effective in the areas injected. Now, the high molecular
weight HA found in HyaFlex™, a convenient oral solution, presents an easier
and far more affordable way to replace the HA that your pet has lost. It also
provides benefits to their entire body! Read our testimonials to see for yourself.
Pets are experiencing results noticeable in a short period of time, plus a variety
of beneficial effects --- from softer coat, to clearer and healthy eyes, even
anti-aging properties.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) was first used commercially in 1942 when Endre Balazs applied
for a patent to use it as a substitute for egg white in bakery products. He
went on to become the leading expert on HA, and made the majority of discoveries
concerning HA during the next 50 years.
In the last two decades,
the uses of hyaluronic acid have been extended to a number of areas, including
orthopedics, use in fertility clinics, and tissue augmentation. In the past
few years, biotechnology has been used to develop hyaluronic acid derivatives
with tailor-made molecular sizes, which will further increase the potential
applications of this remarkable molecule.
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