Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid, or hyaluronan, is a long-chain polysaccharide with an impressive water-binding capacity. It exhibits high viscosity, which increases with its molecular weight, and is found in the skin, connective tissue, synovial fluid, tear fluid and the vitreous humour of the eye.
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
- Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and skin.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Manganese contributes to normal connective tissue formation and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissue and normal hair pigmentation.
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
- Vitamin B12 has a function in cell division.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal skin function.
- Iron has a function in cell division.