What food contain Hyaluronic acid?

Answer 1

Hyaluronan (also called hyaluronic acid or hyaluronate) is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan distributed widely throughout connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. Hyaluronan is naturally found in many tissues of the body such as skin, cartilage, and the vitreous humor. Hyaluronan is a major component of the synovial fluid and was found to increase the viscosity of the fluid. Along with lubricin, it is one of the fluid's main lubricating components. Hyaluronan is also a major component of skin, where it is involved in tissue repair. When skin is excessively exposed to UVB rays, it becomes inflamed (sunburn) and the cells in the dermis stop producing as much hyaluronan and increase the rate of its degradation1. Since hyaluronic acid is a component of skin, connective tissue, and neural tissues, the only food I can think of would be just that-- those parts of an animal. It is generally not thought of as a food product. You may be thinking of a different acid.

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyaluronic_acid

Answer 2

Foods that contain hyaluronic acid include bone broth, soy-based products, and starchy root vegetables like sweet potatoes and yams. Additionally, leafy greens such as spinach and kale are good sources of precursors that can help stimulate the body's own production of hyaluronic acid.