NOW Foods Hyaluronic Acid with MSM

Name: NOW Foods Hyaluronic Acid with MSM
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739031563
Price: 22.25 GBP
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Brands: NOW Foods

£11.09

NOW Foods Hyaluronic Acid with MSM keeps it simple: 50mg of hyaluronic acid per vcap, with added MSM.

What it is

Hyaluronic acid, a molecule found naturally in skin and joint fluid
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), an organic sulphur compound used in joint formulas

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.

Good to know

Choose from 2 sizes: 50mg - 120 vcaps / 50mg - 60 vcaps
Format: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Size: 50mg - 60 vcaps

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Categories : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails, Joint Supplements, Joint Supplements, NOW Foods, Vegetarian Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 733739031563

At a glance

£0.73

per daily dose

Insufficient

evidence for hyaluronic acid

Our honest take

Each pair of capsules gives 100 mg of hyaluronic acid and 900 mg of MSM, and the label allows two pairs a day (200 mg hyaluronic acid, 1.8 g MSM), which is within the range used in oral hyaluronic acid studies. Those studies are small and mostly linked to the companies that make it, MSM has only small trials, and neither has an authorised health claim. At the full four capsules a day it costs about 74p.

You want to try oral hyaluronic acid at a studied dose, in vegan capsules
You are allergic to shellfish and want a glucosamine-free option
You have glaucoma, take regular medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding: NOW advises checking with a doctor
You want ingredients with stronger evidence

The science

Hyaluronic acid· evidence: Insufficient

Hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) is a molecule found naturally in skin and in the fluid around joints. It is famous as a skin cream ingredient, but taking it by mouth is a different matter: it is a large molecule that is broken down in the gut, and how much reaches skin or joints is unclear.

A small number of trials, mostly in Japan and mostly funded by or linked to companies that make it, have looked at oral hyaluronic acid for skin moisture and for joint comfort, usually at 120–240 mg a day. The results are not strong or independent enough to rely on.

There is no authorised health claim for hyaluronic acid, so we make no claims about its effects on skin or joints.

Typical dose: Studies mostly used 120–240 mg a day

Safety: Appears well tolerated at the doses studied. Some forms are made from rooster combs (check if you avoid poultry); most are made by fermentation. Little safety data in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so avoid unless your doctor advises it.

Research we looked at:
Oe M et al. (2016). Oral hyaluronan relieves knee pain: a review. Nutr J 15:11.
Kawada C et al. (2014). Ingested hyaluronan moisturizes dry skin. Nutr J 13:70.

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)· evidence: Limited

MSM is a sulphur compound found in small amounts in some foods. It is popular in joint and beauty supplements. A handful of small, short trials have looked at it, mostly at 1.5–6 g a day, with modest and inconsistent results, and several were linked to the companies that make it.

There is not enough good evidence to say what it does for healthy people, and there is no authorised health claim for it, so we make no claims about its effects. It appears to be well tolerated at the doses studied.

Typical dose: Studies mostly used 1.5–6 g a day

Safety: Generally well tolerated. Can cause stomach upset, wind or loose stools, and some people find it disturbs sleep if taken late in the day. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or take blood thinners.

Research we looked at:
Butawan M, Benjamin RL, Bloomer RJ (2017). Methylsulfonylmethane: applications and safety of a novel dietary supplement. Nutrients 9(3):290.
EFSA NDA Panel (2018). Safety of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA Journal 16(6):5290.

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: MSM, sodium hyaluronate, hypromellose (cellulose capsule), stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide.

Per 2 capsules: hyaluronic acid 100 mg, MSM 900 mg, sodium 10 mg. Daily dose is 2 capsules once or twice a day, so up to 200 mg hyaluronic acid and 1,800 mg MSM.

Pack: 60 capsules (15 daily doses at 4 a day) or 120 capsules (30 daily doses at 4 a day).

Allergens: made without soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts or sesame. Vegan capsule.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 2 capsules once or twice a day with food. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Joint products are not a treatment for any condition. If you have ongoing joint pain, stiffness or swelling, see your GP or a physiotherapist.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	50mg - 120 vcaps	£22.25	£0.74
This product	50mg - 60 vcaps	£11.09	£0.73
Jarrow Formulas Hyaluronic Acid		from £18.99	£1.10
Doctor's Best Hyaluronic Acid + Chondroitin Sulfate with BioCell Collagen		from £22.29	£0.56
NeoCell Advanced Hyaluronic Acid		from £13.69	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.