Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)

Complete ingredient profile and research

Level 1: Minerals
Level 2: Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)

Outside Body
Tier 2 Moderate Bioavailability

Reliable form requiring 1-2 conversion steps. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Outside: Harmless
Primary Category: Hyaluronic Acid (2 active forms)

Key Information

Outside Body Harmful Score

Harmless

Use Type

Outside Body

Classification & Quality Hierarchy

Ingredient Classification Hierarchy

LEVEL 1
Minerals
Dietary Category
LEVEL 2
Hyaluronic Acid
Primary Category

Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) is the Active Form (Level 3) - the specific chemical variant of Hyaluronic Acid.

LEVEL 1

Dietary Category

Minerals

The type of dietary ingredient this is

LEVEL 2

Primary Category

Hyaluronic Acid

View all 2 active forms →

EFFICACY TIER

Bioavailability Quality

2

Tier 2: Moderate Bioavailability

Bioavailability Quality Indicator

What does Tier 2 mean?

Reliable forms that work well but require minor 1-2 step conversions. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Conversion Steps: This form requires 1 step for the body to convert it into its usable form.

Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Conversion Steps

1

Minor conversion needed

Number of metabolic steps the body needs to convert this ingredient into its usable form

Compare Active Forms of Hyaluronic Acid

Different chemical forms of Hyaluronic Acid have varying absorption rates and effectiveness. Compare this form with alternatives below.

Active Form Efficacy Tier Conversion Steps Bioavailability Notes Action
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) YOU'RE HERE
Tier 2 1 Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness. Current
Hyaluronic Acid (Potassium Hyaluronate) Tier 2 1 Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness. View

Understanding Efficacy Tiers:

  • Tier 1: "Body-ready" forms with maximum absorption and minimal conversion needed
  • Tier 2: Reliable forms requiring 1-2 conversion steps, good balance of cost and effectiveness
  • Tier 3: Basic forms with poor absorption or high GI distress, often poorly utilized

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