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Hyaluronic acid is known as the body's natural moisturizer and is located throughout the human body. Almost every cell in the body contains some hyaluronic acid, however, it is found in particularly high concentrations in a few specific areas. In order to understand the benefits that hyaluronic acid provides for the body, we need to take a look at each of these areas and understand what purpose hyaluronic acid fulfills in each location. Bones and cartilage All bones and cartilage throughout the body contain sodium hyaluronate. It is present in particularly high amounts in the hyaline cartilage. Hyaline cartilage is often referred to as gristle cartilage because it is very resistant to wear and tear. Hyaline cartilage occurs in quite a few places throughout the body, it covers the ends of the long bones where bending can occur, it provides support at the end of the nose, in the lungs it acts as the supporting cartilage for the trachea and bronchial tubes. It connects the sternum...

Sugar can be quite the enemy in most circumstances because of the effect it has on the human system. Once it is in the mouth it gets converted to acids that can easily erode tooth enamel thus causing cavities. It also affects diabetic individuals. One of the substitutes that have been discovered and is being used as a sweetening alternative is xylitol. It is an alcohol that is found naturally in most plants including fruits and vegetables. It is however extracted from birch wood for medicinal purposes. Uses It is used as a sugar substitute in mints, candies and chewing gum that is sugar-free. Xylitol tastes sweet but does not get converted to acids in the mouth. This means that there is no risk of tooth decay with any of its products.   Pharmaceutical products like throat lozenges and chewable vitamin tablets may have some xylitol in them. It acts against bacteria in saliva that cause decay. That is how it reduces tooth decay. It has also been found to reduce the...