Ingestion of hyaluronic acid for improved joint function and health
OwnerHarry Leneauinventor
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Abstract
Methods are described for relieving discomforts associated with osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia. The methods comprise the step of delivering by oral ingestion a nutritional supplement consisting essentially of an effective amount of hyaluronic acid, or a salt or digest thereof, and a food acceptable carrier, wherein the effective amount of hyaluronic acid, or a salt or digest thereof, is from about 0.1 μg to about 400 μg/kg of body weight.
Claims7
A method for relieving joint pain or other discomforts associated with osteoarthritis in a warm-blooded vertebrate comprising the step of delivering to said vertebrate by oral ingestion a nutritional supplement consisting essentially of an effective amount of hyaluronic acid, or a salt or digest thereof, and a food acceptable carrier, wherein the effective amount of hyaluronic acid, or a salt or digest thereof, is from about 0.1 μg to about 400 μg/kg of body weight.
A method for reducing discomfort of fibromyalgia in a person afflicted with fibromyalgia comprising the step of delivering to said person by oral ingestion a nutritional supplement consisting essentially of an effective amount of hyaluronic acid, or a salt or digest thereof, and a nutritionally acceptable carrier, wherein the effective amount of hyaluronic acid, or a salt or digest thereof, is from about 0.1 μg to about 400 μg/kg of body weight.
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