Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and its role in the body
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Present in every tissue in the body
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Most concentrated in the synovial fluid
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HA is a key component of cartilage
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It is hydroscopic - which means that it can bind together 3000 times it's own weight in water
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Regulates tissue hydration and maintains water balance
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Regulates the passage of nutrients and the elimination of waste products from the body
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Highly viscous so retaining the passage of viruses and bacteria through the pericellular zone
