The Safety of Hyaluronic Acid for Joint Pain: A Doctor's Perspective
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that acts as a shock absorber and lubricant in the body, including the joints. While injection treatment for arthritis has shown limited effectiveness, oral hyaluronic acid supplements may be possibly effective and probably safe for treating osteoarthritis. Muscle twitches, known as fasciculations, are common and usually benign. However, sudden onset with weakness or atrophy of muscles should be evaluated by a neurologist.