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What Are The Side Effects Of Hyaluronic Acid?
Question: Side effects of hyaluronic acid and what is a safe level
Brief Answer:
Watch out for injection site problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Hyaluronic acid when used as an injection into the affected joints may cause
redness, pain and sometimes blistering at the site of injection. Scant research has been done on side effects on oral use so one cannot comment with accuracy. However. generally speaking, should you encounter any kind of discomfort or distress on taking hyaluronic acid please stop taking it immediately and contact your healthcare provider.
The normal level of hyaluronic acid in blood is 0-75 ng/ml.
Do write in for any further clarification.
All the best!
Watch out for injection site problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Hyaluronic acid when used as an injection into the affected joints may cause
redness, pain and sometimes blistering at the site of injection. Scant research has been done on side effects on oral use so one cannot comment with accuracy. However. generally speaking, should you encounter any kind of discomfort or distress on taking hyaluronic acid please stop taking it immediately and contact your healthcare provider.
The normal level of hyaluronic acid in blood is 0-75 ng/ml.
Do write in for any further clarification.
All the best!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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