Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in a multitude of tissues throughout our body such as skin and cartilage, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is needed for wound healing, cartilage and joint functioning, pain management, tissue repair and skin regeneration. There are a plethora of foods you can eat that are rich in this needed acid.
Organ Meats
Foods high in retinol, a component of vitamin A, will contain high amounts of hyaluronic acid, according to a 2008 study conducted by Gary J. Fischer, PhD (Professor of Dermatology) of the University of Michigan Health Systems. The study, cited in the Archives of Dermatology, claims that a cross-linked blend of hyaluronic and retonic acid is beneficial to skin healing and collagen regeneration due to their vitamin A antioxidant properties.
According to nutritiondata.com, a variety of organ meats are high in retinol. Organ meats include gizzards, livers, hearts and kidneys. Raw and cooked versions are both high in the component. Veal, lamb, beef, turkey, goose, duck and turkey are all rich sources. As an example, a 1-ounce serving of cooked turkey liver will supply you with 6,300mcg of retinol, which is the equivalent of 422 percent of your daily recommended allotment of retinol and vitamin A.
Fish Oil
Cod liver oil contains a high amount of vitamin A and retinol, according to the USDA. Nutritiondata.com says that a 1-ounce serving of fish cod liver oil contains 8,400mcg of vitamin A and retinol. This is the equivalent of supplying you with 560 percent of your daily recommended allotment of the vitamin.
Fruits
Foods rich in vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, can be rich sources of the acid, according to the National Institutes of Health. Raw cherries, and juices made from them, contain respectable amounts of vitamin C, says nutritiondata.com. For instance, a 1-cup serving of acerola sweet cherries contains 1,644mg of the nutrient. This amount is the equivalent of supplying you with 2,740 percent of your daily recommended allotment of the vitamin. The juice contains a slightly higher nutrient amount. A 1-cup serving of raw juice contains 3,872mg of vitamin C, which supplies you with approximately 6,450 percent of your daily nutritional recommendation.
Guavas contain high amounts of vitamin C, according to the USDA. In their raw form, a 1-cup serving contains 377 milligrams of the vitamin. This amount supplies you with 628 percent of your daily recommended allotment of ascorbic acid. Guava juice and sauce are both rich sources of vitamin C, as well.
Spices and Herbs
There are a variety of spices and herbs that contain rich amounts of vitamin C, says the USDA. According to nutritiondata.com, a 1-ounce serving of fresh thyme will supply you with 45mg of vitamin C. This is the equivalent of 75 percent of your daily recommended allotment of the vitamin.
Freshly chopped parsley is another rich source of vitamin C. According to nutritiondata.com, a 1-cup serving of the herb will contain 80mg of the vitamin, which is the equivalent of 133 percent of your daily recommended allotment.
References
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference; Release 20, USDA; 2008
- Archives of Dermatology; Hyaluronic and Retonic Acid and Therapetic Applications; Gary Fischer, PhD ; May 2008
- National Institute of Health
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