I started reading everything I could about joint health.
Like most people, I always thought healthy joints were mainly about inflammation.
The more I researched, the more I realized there was another important piece that hardly anyone seemed to talk about.
Healthy joints also rely on cushioning and lubrication.
Every time we walk, climb stairs or simply get up from a chair, our joints rely on a thin layer of lubricating fluid to help movement stay smooth and comfortable.
One of the key molecules naturally found in this fluid is Hyaluronic Acid.
As our natural levels gradually decline over time, so does the cushioning and lubrication it helps provide.
That was the piece I'd never heard explained before.
And for the first time, it finally made sense why simply focusing on inflammation didn't seem to tell the whole story.