How Gut Bacteria Break Down Skin-Supporting Molecules
Degradation and fermentation of hyaluronic acid by Bacteroides spp. from the human gut microbiota.
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Some gut bacteria can break down a substance called hyaluronic acid, which is found in supplements, and turn it into smaller pieces that other bacteria can use.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Some gut bacteria can break down a substance called hyaluronic acid, which is found in supplements, and turn it into smaller pieces that other bacteria can use.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 53 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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Fang Z, Ma M, Wang Y, Dai W, Shang Q, Yu G
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Your gut bacteria turn the hyaluronic acid you swallow into tiny pieces that your body can absorb; if you don’t have those bacteria, your body can’t absorb anything from it.
A specific gut bacteria called Bacteroides salyersiae breaks down a substance in your body called hyaluronic acid and makes a small sugar molecule called udp4 as a result.
A specific type of gut bacteria called Bacteroides salyersiae is better at breaking down a substance called hyaluronic acid—no matter if it’s big or small molecules—than other similar bacteria we’ve looked at.
Some good bacteria in your gut can break down a substance called hyaluronic acid, and different strains do it in different ways—some even share the broken-down pieces with other bacteria, like one bacteria passing along a chemical called UDP4.
A special sugar made by one type of gut bacteria can be eaten by other gut bacteria that can’t break down hyaluronic acid on their own — like sharing a snack they can’t make themselves.