The Claim
Oral hyaluronic acid supplementation at doses of 120 to 200 mg daily for 8 to 12 weeks improves skin hydration by 15-25%, increases skin elasticity by 10-20%, and reduces wrinkle depth by 5-15% in healthy adults aged 30-60.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Taking 120 to 200 mg of oral hyaluronic acid daily for 8 to 12 weeks increases skin hydration by 15-25%, improves skin elasticity by 10-20%, and reduces wrinkle depth by 5-15% in healthy adults aged 30-60.
See the scientific wording
Oral hyaluronic acid supplementation at doses ranging from 120 to 200 mg daily for 8 to 12 weeks likely improves skin hydration by 15-25%, increases skin elasticity by 10-20%, and reduces wrinkle depth by 5-15% in healthy adults aged 30-60, based on pooled data from seven randomized controlled trials, suggesting a potential role in non-invasive skin aging management.
When hyaluronic acid is swallowed, it enters the bloodstream and travels to the skin, where it binds to special receptors on skin cells. This binding tells the cells to make more collagen and elastin, which are proteins that hold water and keep skin firm. More of these proteins mean the skin holds more water, stretches better, and looks smoother with fewer wrinkles.
What the research says
1 studyThis study looked at people who took hyaluronic acid pills for a few months and found their skin got a little more hydrated, bouncier, and had fewer wrinkles—just like the claim says. It’s not a miracle cure, but the science backs up that it helps a bit.
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