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Dissolving Hyaluronic Acid

02/23/2013: Donna from Pleasant Shade, Tennessee, Usa: "I got my HA powder online in bulk and followed the directions in our spring water in my bottle of 16.9 oz cold fridge water. Over night it still didn't disolve and no indication of doing so in a new batch this morning. I shake it regularly and it still is a little gooey mess on in the bottles. HELP!!!!!!!! THANKS DONNA"

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02/23/2013: Rsw from Uniontown, Oh replies: "I was unable to get my HA to dissolve after refrigerating it overnight, with shaking. (I used (5) 100mg. pills) So the following morning I put it in my blender on high and it became completely disbursed."

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11/17/2012: Tom from Canton, Ohio, USA: "This one's for "Ted". Ted most of your advice on treatments seem to be based on a 150 pound man. I'm 300 pounds. If I were talking Hyaloronic Acid, would I require more than someone that is 150 pounds? Also are most herbs to be taken dependant on body weight?"

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08/30/2012: Art from Tustin, Ca. USA: "I would like to comment on my experience with hyaluronic acid (HA). I first tried a common and popular brand of HA to see if it would help with joint comfort of my back as I had previously been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and arthritis. I used their "double strength" version which contains 100mg of HA in each capsule among other things.

These particular capsules contain the following:

Supplement Facts -- Serving Size 1 cap
Amount Per Serving Daily ValueSodium (from Sodium Hyaluronate) Hyaluronic Acid (from Sodium Hyaluronate) L-Proline [Pharmaceutical Grade (USP)]Alpha Lipoic Acid Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) (Standardized to min. 90% Total Polyphenols)

I took three of these spread throughout the day and noticed good benefit within one week. That works out to 300mg of HA per day. I was happy with the results, but it was a bit expensive as I was paying almost $20 for a bottle of 60 capsules which lasted only twenty days. I stopped taking them after going through 5 bottles to see if the effect would be lasting. It wasn't!

I then decided to try Ted's mix as it was cheaper to take, though not as convenient as the capsules. With the electronic scale I use, it seemed to take just over 1/2 teaspoon of the HA to get the required 500mg assuming that my scale is reasonably accurate. I added the sea salt and started taking that mix three times per day on an empty stomach after the mixing process.

This mix took about two full weeks before I started noticing any benefit and I did not feel the benefit was a good as with the capsules. One bottle of mix would last me about two and a half days as I was taking a full shot glass for each serving. I have since increased the mix to 3/4 of a teaspoon per bottle and this seems to have added to the benefit of the mix to the point that I now feel that it has a similar effect as the capsules.

Although I am using more HA per mix, it (bulk HA powder) is still significantly cheaper than the capsules. The consistency of the mix is "very slightly thicker than water", possibly like the consistency of low fat or non fat milk. I just recently noticed that _____ offers a 120 capsule bottle for about $25, so my current thinking is that I may use both. The capsules when I am away from home or run out of the liquid, and the liquid for when I am able to make it and take it at home. The other thing I am thinking is that with the capsules, I probably could have cut down on the dose of 3 caps per day after the first week or two... possibly only one or two per day to maintain the benefit. The thing is, I am a little afraid to try and cutback on the amount of HA I put in the mix or consume as I like the benefit and would hate to lose the benefit, even temporarily! Any suggestions or thoughts?

Art"

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02/17/2013: Shane from Pine Lodge, Victoria replies: "Hi Art, or Ted may help with this question...

Can l ask how you mix the Hyaluronic Acid? (purchased through purebulk). eg 500mg HA -6c1829 9grams Sea Salt and 500ml water. The reason l ask is that when l mix it with water and salt, it goes like a cloud in the water, and l shake the living hell out of the bottle but not all of it gets dissolved if that makes sense to you? just thought l might be doing something wrong. I look forward to your advise."

02/19/2013: Art from Tustin, Ca.usa replies: "In reply to Victoria: I used to put the salt and HA in the bottle of water and shake for about thirty seconds and then put it in the refrigerator. I would shake the bottle about every two hours for about thirty seconds each time, at least a total of four times. I usually left the bottle overnight before starting to use it. I always shook before using and the consistency was even, not lumpy or clumpy. I would take a shot glass per serving on an empty stomach and it seemed like the bottle would last about 2 to 3 days.

I just take capsules now because it is more convenient than mixing the liquid and seems at least as effective as the liquid.

Art"

06/14/2012: Nomi from New Haven, Ct, Usa: "Hi. My first time here; just registered. Would like to ask a question about people's experiences with different Hyaluronic Acid brands, but don't quite see how except for this form? This would be my question: I am currently taking Purity Products Ultimate H.A. Which has worked very well for me for knee pain. But it is expensive. I am wondering who has had success with Purity Products H.A. , and then also had success with a less expensive brand. Thanks, Nomi"

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08/19/2012: Kibble from Punta Gorda, Fl Usa replies: "I've tried the Hyaluronic acid. I use ___ 100mg liquid, 16oz. I have a bad hip which causes knee pain because of the way I walk. I also have arthritis. The ortho suggested a new shot you get 3 of for 3 weeks or something.... Very expensive. When I looked it up, it contains hyaluronic acid, so I decided I would just try that first. After 2 tbs. daily, for only a week, my knee felt a little better, but I was very surprised that the pain in my shoulders was almost gone and I had more mobility of my arms. I'm on a very tight budget and was not able to afford it the following month, but I'm back on it now.. Its about $23 for the 16 oz bottle (about 30 tbs) from my local Vitamin and health food store."

[YEA]  01/05/2012: Kate from Maidenhead, Berkshire, England: "I forgot to mention that after 7 days of taking HA 3 x 50mg a day, my tennis elbow and sciatica pains have gone. I knocked my left knee on a porcelain tile, I had excruciating pain, I'm glad to report the sweling and the pain have gone. This is a brilliant ingredient. I just want to get my bald hair patches filled in with new hair. I know Rome was not built in a day but Earth Clinic members.... Do any of you have information on how long was it before you could see positive changes to new hair growth? Thanks"

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06/09/2012: Paul from Tornot, Ontario, canada replies: "Are you sure it just wasn't time that let the piniform muscle relax and ease up on the pressure on the sciatic nerve? I read about a woman who ate ginger slices for 3 weeks and voila, her sciatica settled down."

09/26/2012: Kate from Maidenhead, Uk replies: "Paul - I got off the HA tablets and the horrid tennis elbow pain returned with a vengence, which goes to explain HA has been useful for my ailment. My mother suffered from back pain, she too took HA tablets, her pain has subsided a fair bit."

01/03/2012: Kate from Maidenhead, Berkshire, England: "Hi Alfred - How long was it before your bald patches were filled up with new hair? I've been taking 3 x 50mg Hyaluronic Acid tablets for the past 6 days, I've not seen any improvement apart from smooth facial skin. Please help me? I'm fast losing my hair. Thanks Kate."

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04/06/2012: Rachn from Sydney, Nsw replies: "Hi, I don't know if anybody has answered your question yet, but all vitamins take at least 3 months before you see or notice any change. So just keep taking it."

09/26/2012: Kate from Maidenhead, Uk replies: "Rachn - I have managed to regrow new hair around my bald patches by first of all going on an anti-candida diet for 6 weeks, after which I slowly introduced normal foods in to my diet. I have also been on a high iron diet which has further helped my hair growth. You are absolutely right, my tablets have taken 3 months to take effect."

01/01/2012: Rubi from Clint, Texas, United States: "Hello, I have been on this site reading several threads in regards to Hyaluronic Acid. One user mentioned that she purchased the brand Source Naturals bottle titled "Hyaluronic Joint Complex" with glucosamine, chondroitin, and msm. So, I looked for it in stores and found it for 45 dollars. I ordered it online instead for half the price. I took the pill as directed for 2 days and it upset my stomach a bit. Nonetheless I kept taking it and then I decided to do the "Ted's pill test" that I had seen mentioned on one of those threads.

This is what I did: got a cup filled it halfway with tap water and dropped the pill in. I kept a timer for 15 minutes and saw that the pill had not yet begun to dissolve at all. I left it there for another 30 minutes and finally it looked soggy but I had to get a spoon to break it up because it was still hard in some places. My question is: Is this normal for this pill to take nearly 45 minutes to dissolve?

Also, is this pill supposed to be taken with food?

Finally my last question: Can I crush the pill and take it with water? Will it still work its effects this way?

Thank you,

Rubi"

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01/02/2012: Sue from Fairfax, Va Usa replies: "This reply is about the pill-dissolving test in general. Your stomach acid is more acidic than lemon juice, so my question is, how can testing with water be relevant?"

01/04/2012: Francisca from Zug, Switzerland replies: "Rubi, be aware that a lot of supplements nowadays are not what they are supposed to be! Supplements have become a big industry and a lot of people are just out to make money! It doesn't matter where you buy them.... Many times health food stores know nothing about what they are selling. To give you an example: awhile ago I bought Chlorella in what a consider a very good shop in Cardiff, Wales. Since then I read in a book that Chlorella is very good because it is the plant with the highest rate of Chlorophyl. Yesterday my husband, who is a chemist, was reading the contents and told me that the content of Chlorophyl in there is very low. So there you go........ But I am sure that we paid as if it was the real thing! Then people wonder why their supplements do nothing for them.... And governments tell you that they don't! How can they, if more often than not they are adulterated?"

09/13/2011: John from Singapore: "Regarding Ted & Alfred's recommendation of Hyaluronic Acid supplements, are there any concerns that HA may promote breast & colon tumors?

Thanks for any advice, John"

08/23/2011: Enrique from Stockton, Ca: "TEDS RECIPE CALLS FOR 500 MG OF HYARULONIC ACID I ORDERED A PACKAGE OF THIS FROM PUREBULK BUT I ONLY RECEIVED A 100MG PACKAGE AND I NEED TO KNOW THE CORRECT MEASUREMENTS FOR THIS AMOUNT"

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03/20/2012: Mish from New York replies: "Which of the powders is recommended from the purebulk site is the one to take for Teds recipe for degenerative disease?"

02/23/2013: Donna from Pleasant Shade, Tennessee, Usa replies: "On the back of the packet I bought is a list of mg. I called the company and the girl told me that the dose Ted gave could be measured by 2 rounded 1/8th teaspoons. That would affect the recipe protocol. Blessings, Donna"

03/10/2011: Alfred from Rangsit, Bangkok, Thailand: "Noticed your note about how to get Purity products to Australia.. My son lives in San Diego.. Purity sends to him.. He forwards to me in Thailand. I have them send as candy.. If sent as vitamins.. Duty very high.. Always come thru smooth.. No challenges. stuff still works well for me..Alfred"

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09/25/2011: Bev from Long Beach, Ca replies: "Alfred... Missing your updates on HA."

03/01/2011: Claudia from Kansas City, Kansas: "Does anyone know if the salt in the HA recipe would make congestive heart failure worse? Using borax in the bath caused all the fluid build up in legs to drain out which was fantastic! but the HA/sea salt/water mixture is bringing all the fluid back."

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[YEA]  03/01/2011: Carolyn from Capitan, Nm replies: "My husband was told by his Doctor that his incredable pain in his back was because his disks were degenerating. Surgery was the only option they left him with. I learned about hyaluronic acid right here on this site. I made it for him and in about a week his pain was gone. He's a bad boy and only took it for a few weeks and because his pain is gone he has quit taking it. I also made it for an friend with bad knees and he had a very good result. He has cancelled plans for a knee replacement."

05/01/2011: Crabside19 from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "hi carolyn -- how did you make it for him? if you wouldn't mind filling in. Thnx. Farah"

02/20/2011: Earthgirl from Cairns, Australia: "I read with interest Alfred's take on HA, and I want to buy the same brand he does, since he has had such great success with it. This is purity products, however they don't ship to Australia. Does anyone know how I could get purity products over here? Any replies much appreciated."

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02/22/2011: Labgrl from Pittsburg, Pa replies: "earthgirl, a product with HYALURONIC ACID is available in Australia (products) - tiger1mom(at)verizon(dot)net"

02/27/2011: Earthgirl from Cairns, Australia replies: "Hi Labgrl, I am looking for HA capsules or tablets. Also, could you tell me the company name of those you suggest please?"

10/24/2012: Hbib-bangladesh from Melbourne, Vic replies: "Hi Alfred, I am very much impressed reading your feedback abt hyaluronic Acid. I suffering from back pain and leg numbness since seven yrs, I am now 38. Not able to work and very hard usual life. doctor said liquid has been dried from disk and disk bulge.

in this case do u suggest to take hyaluronic acid. if then which you prefer pills or liquid? aslo pls suggest me from where I can buy original natuarl HA.

waiting for your reply.

thanks very much, Habib-Melbourne"

09/10/2010: Lisa from Lafayette, La: "This question is for Ted: Ted, can you please clarify for me the proper molecular weight HA to take for optimal performance? So many manufacturers seem to brag that their HA is High molecular weight, yet I've been led to believe that low molecular weight is best for internal consumption. The HA I am currently using has a mw of 1,380,000. Is this good enough? I don't want to waste hard earned money on the wrong thing. Please explain at your earliest opportunity. Thanks so much."

09/07/2010: Alfred from Bangkok, Thailand: "So MANY OUT IN EARTH CLINIC. I get confused.. So I have put myself in a corner.. Alfred Corner and am doing the best for me. Update from HA 100 mg daily.. It does not work fast but it works.. We must have the HA in our system to repair the broken parts with its glue type stuff. I was bald.. Top and back.. Now its covered black color.. But it works slowly, my white mustache, now 90 black.. Barnicles on my face falling off slowly, liver spots on back of my hand 90% gone. Skin soft and supple and heals quickly.. Had large wart growing on right side of my nose. Good size.. My glasse did not sit strait.. Night time put banana skin over wart.. Taped on, , 5 nights gone. No arthritis pain, no pain at all. Alfred's daily schedule.. ACV two t-spoon 3 times a day, HA.. 100 MG DAILY.. HAVE HAVE A SWEET TOOTH.. MAKE SMALL CONTAINER, , 3 OR 4 SPOON HONEY AND ONE SPOON CINIMAN.. MIXED.. KEEP IN FRIDGE.. EAT A LITTLE BIT OF IT WHEN I WANT SOMETHING SWEET. WITH MY ABOVE DAILY SCHEDULE MY 83 YR OLD BODY FEELS GOOD.. GET 1 HR MASSAGE TWICE PER WEEK.. DEIRDRE Apple Cider Vinegar BOOK WILL HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE.. WHAT A NICE GIRL.. LOVE YOU ALL
ALFRED"

09/02/2010: Beryl from London, England: "Hi, After reading Alfred's letter about the benefits of hyaluronic acid, I started taking it, but found it made me feel overwhelmingly tired. It was from an animal source. So I changed to one sourced from plants, and have been taking it ever since with no ill effects. But to be honest I cannot see any improvement in my health, and I was wondering if anyone else had experienced any beneficial changes? In the meantime, I shall continue for a while yet. Perhaps give it three months in all. Best wishes. Beryl"

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04/03/2013: Maggie from Calgary, Alberta,canada replies: "Hi. Just wanted to respond to your question. I started my husband and I on hyaluronic acid pills 100 mg two months ago. I started 2 pills per day. Have slowed down to one per day. We have had no side effects that we are aware of. We both suffers aches and pains - my husband quite possbily has degenerative disc disease - some days we feel worse than others but could be contributed to other things such as what we eat. But all in all we have not seen any improvement in his back and leg pain as yet. I wonder if I should have put him on a larger dose to begin with. Will continue with it for awhile yet. The brand I have us taking has a very high review rating. Maybe it takes longer as Alfred has stated."