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Palmitoleic Acid (Omega-7) Helps Manage Body Weight

Palmitoleic acid is a monounsaturated fat and among eight others that are part of the omega-7 fatty acid group. It is an important fatty acid for pharmaceutical applications. Palmitoleic acid is postulated to have anti-thrombotic effects, which can help prevent stroke.

Additionally, scientists have found that palmitoleic acid may strengthen human immune system, which also have beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity, cholesterol metabolism, and hemostasis.

Omega 7 oils can help prevent from gaining weight, as well as clear up acne, regulate metabolism, and make blood pressure stable.

Consumption of Omega 7 fatty acids could induce the feeling of satiation and enhance the release of satiety hormones. It could also improve bowel movement and prevent weight gain. (Curr Drug Targets. 2017;18(6):619-628)

A unique omega-7 fatty acid has been shown to increase fat breakdown and fat burning for energy.

Research shows that Omega 7 fatty acid could regulate lipogenesis, making human body melt fat in order to obtain energy, instead of storing it.

Food sources that naturally contain palmitoleic acid are limited and include certain blue-green algae, macadamia nuts (3.7g/oz; 17% of fat content), and sea buckthorn oil extracted from the seed or berries of the plant.
Palmitoleic Acid (Omega-7) Helps Manage Body Weight

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