Has anyone tried Umary Hialuronica Acidio from Mexico?

Posted by jixster @jixster, Feb 20 12:16pm

I bought a bottle of this UMARY Hialuronica Acidio from Amazon - I wanted something to help with my morning stiffness from PMR. I tried one pill mid- afternoon and the next morning I felt like new! No pain - no stiffness. BUT - after reading some negative reviews on Amazon I became aware of some possible issues, that because it works so well there must be an unlisted ingredient(s) - perhaps a NSAID OR A STEROID? One person mentioned after a couple months of using it started to mess up his liver enzymes. Since I am on 10mg of prednisone I decided to only take this supplement once every 4 days until I see my rheumatologist in April - I did not see any warning from the FDA for Umary - there are many more positive reviews than negative reviews on Amazon- I wish I could get it analyzed to be sure it’s safe but I don’t know where such can be done.

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Hello @jixster, I think it's just hyaluronic acid which has shown to be beneficial for rheumatology disorders. Here's some 2023 research information that gives an explanation:
--- Hyaluronic Acid in Rheumatology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10537104/.

There are a couple of related discussions:
--- Sjogerns and oral hyaluronic acid supplementation: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sjogerns-and-oral-hyaluronic-acid-supplementation/
--- Hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan) to treat COPD and Asthma: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hyaluronic-acid-hyaluronan-to-treat-copd-and-asthma/

Are you able to ask your local pharmacist if you aren't able to talk to your doctor about using the supplement?

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@johnbishop

Hello @jixster, I think it's just hyaluronic acid which has shown to be beneficial for rheumatology disorders. Here's some 2023 research information that gives an explanation:
--- Hyaluronic Acid in Rheumatology: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10537104/.

There are a couple of related discussions:
--- Sjogerns and oral hyaluronic acid supplementation: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sjogerns-and-oral-hyaluronic-acid-supplementation/
--- Hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan) to treat COPD and Asthma: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hyaluronic-acid-hyaluronan-to-treat-copd-and-asthma/

Are you able to ask your local pharmacist if you aren't able to talk to your doctor about using the supplement?

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Well I am wintering in Arizona at this time - so my local pharmacist is back in Ontario Canada. I would ask him if I was there.
I tried a liquid form of hyaluronic acid - it didn’t do much for me - but I only tried it for a few days. This supplement from Mexico worked overnight which is why I have some concern about ingredient content.
Thanks for the links they are informative!

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@jixster

Well I am wintering in Arizona at this time - so my local pharmacist is back in Ontario Canada. I would ask him if I was there.
I tried a liquid form of hyaluronic acid - it didn’t do much for me - but I only tried it for a few days. This supplement from Mexico worked overnight which is why I have some concern about ingredient content.
Thanks for the links they are informative!

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There are quite a few other ingredients in the supplement from Mexico. It might be worth a shot to stop by any local drug store or big box stores that have a pharmacy and see if their pharmacist will give you their thoughts until you can get back home and talk with your doctor. Here's a picture of the bottle label that shows the other ingredients.

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I have had exactly the same experience and would love to know if it’s safe to continue. PMR for nearly 2 years, had trouble dressing 8 days ago, took a pill that lunch time and was 100% better the next morning. Magic! First time ever no pain or stiffness since 40mg initial dosage of prednisone on diagnosis. Currently on 5mg pred. Would really appreciate if you could let me know if you find anything out re Umary. Thanks

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I too had the same good, great experience after just one pill!!
This stuff is great but I would bet it is dangerous.
Only info I can find is that a test in Canada indicated it had diclofenac and possibly a steroid in it?

I sure wish Mayo would analyze this supplement.
Maybe there is a way to take it safely?
If i can’t get better soon I will start taking it every two days!!!
I am eighty years old and am tired of constant pain so at least my time remaining will be without pain!!

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@johnbishop

There are quite a few other ingredients in the supplement from Mexico. It might be worth a shot to stop by any local drug store or big box stores that have a pharmacy and see if their pharmacist will give you their thoughts until you can get back home and talk with your doctor. Here's a picture of the bottle label that shows the other ingredients.

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No
Mention of steroids or diflanic on label? Why is it suspected?

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@jimbo44

I too had the same good, great experience after just one pill!!
This stuff is great but I would bet it is dangerous.
Only info I can find is that a test in Canada indicated it had diclofenac and possibly a steroid in it?

I sure wish Mayo would analyze this supplement.
Maybe there is a way to take it safely?
If i can’t get better soon I will start taking it every two days!!!
I am eighty years old and am tired of constant pain so at least my time remaining will be without pain!!

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Neither substance is mentioned in ingredients. Why would it be suspected? Curious

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@formerpaa70

No
Mention of steroids or diflanic on label? Why is it suspected?

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In my review of Umary I came across two different references to some type of analysis which was done in Canada.
One indicated presence of 25-35 mg of Diclofenac . Another reference indicated presence of some type of steroid.
I cannot confirm the results as being accurate.
I will say and stress the immediate need for someone in the medical community to perform an analysis on Umary.
The stuff works there is no doubt, but why is the question.
I am trying to find out where and how to get it correctly analyzed.
I will foot the bill if reasonable!!

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@formerpaa70

No
Mention of steroids or diflanic on label? Why is it suspected?

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Remember Umary is not a controlled drug.
What they put on the label can be anything they want!

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