What is Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and what is its function?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in the joints and connective tissue of all mammals. HA acts as the lubricant for joints--kind of like liquid ball bearings.
Hyaluronic acid has been injected directly into the knee joints of humans and horses for many years, yielding excellent benefits.
Why does my pet need a hyaluronic acid supplement?
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. With osteoarthritis, the cartilage and other structures of the joint begin to break down. In some small animals, a small amount of inflammation breaks down the Hyaluronic acid so that proper lubrication is lost. Joints become stiff and movement is painful. HA supplements pick up where their bodies fail them.
What does HA do for my pet's joints?
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 and prevent or arrest damage to the joint.
What if my pet doesn’t have joint problems?
If you are not currently experiencing joint problems then Hya-Flex may be used to provide benefits in the long run. Just as we change the oil in our car to help prevent problems, taking Hya-Flex may help or prevent joint damage in your pet due to daily abuse or aging by maintaining proper joint fluid viscosity. Also, our Hyaluronic acid production slows down considerably as we age, which accounts in part for the wrinkling of the skin, the joint pain, arterial degeneration, etc., so it makes good sense to compensate with supplemental HA.
How do I give HyaFlex to my pet?
Just add the specified amount (shown on the back of the box) of Hya-Flex to your pet’s feed daily. HyaFlex is odorless and tasteless so your pet won’t even notice it in his feed! Each bottle of HyaFlex contains a 30-60 day supply depending on the weight of the animal.
What if my pet doesn't always eat all of his feed?
No problem! Just apply Hya-Flex directly your pet's favorite treat or biscuit. Hya-Flex will absorb quickly into the treat and your pet will have no problem in consuming the full treat.
Where does the Hyaluronic Acid in Hya-Flex come from?
The Hyaluronic acid in Hya-Flex comes from an extracellular protein produced by bacteria. This product is not derived from any animal source. Hypersensitivity reactions should not be a concern. Bacterial fermentation can yield higher molecular weight HA. The weight of the molecule directly influences its "moisture-binding" capability, and Hya-Flex has the highest molecular weight HA in the market. This may explain the phenomenal results we are experiencing.
Do doctors and veterinarians use Hyaluronic acid to treat their patients and/or pets?
The answer for doctors is yes. Hyaluronic acid has been directly injected by needle into affected joints. This has yielded great results by immediately increasing the viscosity of the joint fluid and restoring proper lubrication and cushioning. More work has been done in the field of orthopedics, cosmetic and eye surgery. It has been used in eye surgery as a replacement fluid in the eye. Applied topically to wounds and severe burns, can promote rapid healing and reduce scarring.
How long has HA been used?
Hyaluronic acid 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.
Because it is an acid will it burn mine or my pet’s skin or stomach?
Hyaluronic acid is often called an acid and this is a misnomer. Hyaluronic acid as a sodium salt (sodium hyaluronate)(HyaFlex) will have a neutral pH measurement not an acidic. Because of the water retention capacity of Hyaluronic acid, it is actually a very good moisturizer for the skin and is being used in many facial cream and body lotions.
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