Hyaluronic Acid Guide

Hyaluronic acid is a compound naturally found in the body and used in supplements for different wellness goals. Learn about its role, common supplement uses, and what to consider when choosing a formula.¹

✅ Reviewed by Jamieson's Science Team

Quick Answers

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound and an approved medicinal ingredient in Canadian natural health products.¹

Is sodium hyaluronate hyaluronic acid?

Yes. Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid and can be used as a source of hyaluronic acid.¹,²

Can hyaluronic acid support joints?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes oral hyaluronic acid for joint support when provided at specific daily amounts.³

Why is hyaluronic acid in beauty supplements?

Hyaluronic acid is commonly included in multi-ingredient beauty formulas, but the benefits depend on the complete formulation.

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in the body and used as a medicinal ingredient in natural health products.¹ 

Supplements may provide hyaluronic acid directly or as sodium hyaluronate. Health Canada recognizes sources including microbial fermentation and certain animal tissues.¹,² 

How is hyaluronic acid used in supplements?

Health Canada recognizes oral hyaluronic acid for helping support joint health at specific daily amounts.³ 

It’s also commonly included in beauty-focused combination supplements. In Jamieson’s current beauty gummy, hyaluronic acid is combined with collagen, biotin, and vitamin C; the product’s beauty and antioxidant benefits come from the full formulation rather than hyaluronic acid alone. 

Which health goals can hyaluronic acid support?

Joint Support

At Health Canada-recognized amounts, oral hyaluronic acid can help support joint health.³

Beauty

Hyaluronic acid is commonly included in beauty supplements alongside ingredients such as collagen, biotin, and vitamin C.

Skin-Focused Formulas

Hyaluronic acid is often used as part of multi-ingredient formulas designed around skin and beauty needs, although benefits depend on the complete formula.

How can hyaluronic acid fit into your routine?

Hyaluronic acid is usually included as part of a more targeted beauty or joint-support routine. 

  • For beauty routines: It’s often combined with collagen, biotin, or vitamin C. 
  • For joint support: Higher oral amounts may be used specifically for joint health.³ 
  • Think about your goal: A beauty formula and a joint-support formula may contain very different amounts. 
  • Support the basics: Hydration, balanced nutrition, movement, and everyday skin care still matter. 

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine. 

What should you look for in a hyaluronic acid supplement?

Start with what you need, then choose a product that fits your life.

  • Know your goal: Beauty and joint-support formulas may be designed very differently. 
  • Check the amount: Compare the hyaluronic acid provided per serving. 
  • Check the form: Hyaluronic acid may be supplied as sodium hyaluronate.¹,² 
  • Review the full formula: Beauty products may include collagen, biotin, vitamin C, or other ingredients. 
  • Don’t assume every claim comes from hyaluronic acid: Check which medicinal ingredients support the product’s approved benefits. 
  • Look for an NPN: Choose a licensed natural health product with an eight-digit NPN. 
  • Look for quality: Jamieson products are backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 

For more than 100 years, Jamieson has combined scientific expertise with rigorous quality testing. Every product is backed by the Jamieson 360 Quality Promise. 

*It is important to consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before adding any new natural health supplement to your routine. 

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FAQs
Is hyaluronic acid the same as sodium hyaluronate?

Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid and is an accepted source of hyaluronic acid in natural health products.¹,²

Does oral hyaluronic acid support joint health?

Yes. Health Canada recognizes hyaluronic acid for helping support joint health at daily amounts starting at 48 mg for specific sources.³

Does hyaluronic acid support healthy hair, skin, and nails?

Be careful about attributing a combination product’s benefits to one ingredient. Jamieson’s current gummy contains hyaluronic acid with collagen, biotin, and vitamin C, and its approved beauty benefits come from the combined formula.

Sources

1. Health Canada. Natural Health Products Ingredients Database — Hyaluronic Acid.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/ingredReq?id=3142 

2. Health Canada. Natural Health Products Ingredients Database — Sodium Hyaluronate.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/ingredReq?id=3559 

3. Health Canada. Joint Health Products — Multiple Ingredient Monograph. Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate.[Text Wrapping Break]https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/dbImages/mono_joint-health-products-multiple-ingredient_english.pdf 

4. Health Canada. Licensed Natural Health Products Database — Collagen + Biotin with Hyaluronic Acid Bilayer Gummy, NPN 80142145.[Text Wrapping Break]https://health-products.canada.ca/lnhpd-bdpsnh/info?licence=80142145