[dcg1952]

Thanks lagster--I found the Conquer HA website and reviewed it pretty carefully. Hyaluronic acid is a protein and when taken orally should be pretty well broken down by the acid in your stomach. I can't comprehend how they think it gets into the synovial fluid in your joints. I also notice they have no double-blind studies to back up their claims, only patient testimonials. The big catch phrase in medicine over the past few years is "evidence-based medicine". I see no scientific evidence that it works, but, as with any substance, there will be a placebo effect. That's why in any pharmaceutical studies you will find about 10% of people will develop headaches, nausea,etc.---and they are taking the placebo, not the medicine under investigation!!! Will this product hurt you? Doubtful. If you take it under the assumption it will help you, it probably will!! That's why those metal bracelets sell so well, even though controlled studies showed they have no effect. However, some people think they are great. Whatever . Show me some SCIENTIFIC evidence and I'll be happy to change my opinion. Stay healthy everybody. Dr Dave