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| − | + | Your body does not need omega-7's to function. Certain, specific omega-7's have desired health effects. Taking omega-7 supplements gives you the health benefits without causing accumulation of omega-7's in your skin. | |
| + | And no matter what your age, omega-7 supplements can provide essential health benefits, especially in weight loss and cholesterol control. Omega-7's in supplement form can be the non-essential fatty acid that is essential to your health. | ||
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Omega-7 fatty acids are a class of unsaturated fatty acids in which the site of unsaturation is seven carbon atoms from the end of the carbon chain. The two most common omega-7 fatty acids in nature are palmitoleic acid and vaccenic acid . Rich sources include macadamia nut oil and Sea Buckthorn oil.
The monounsaturated omega-7 fatty acids have the general chemical structure CH3-(CH2)5-CH=CH-(CH2)n-CO2H.
| Common name | Lipid name | Chemical name |
|---|---|---|
| none | 12:1 (n−7) | 5-Dodecenoic acid |
| none | 14:1 (n−7) | 7-Tetradecenoic acid |
| Palmitoleic acid | 16:1 (n−7) | 9-Hexadecenoic acid |
| Vaccenic acid | 18:1 (n−7) | 11-Octadecenoic acid |
| Paullinic acid | 20:1 (n−7) | 13-Eicosenoic acid |
| none | 22:1 (n−7) | 15-Docosenoic acid |
| none | 24:1 (n−7) | 17-Tetracosenoic acid |
Special Precautions of Omega-7 fatty acids
When omega-7 fatty acids accumulate in the oily sebum that lubricates the skin, they are broken down into the chemical 2-noneal, which causes the phenomenon known as "old people smell." Frequent washing and specially formulated cosmetics eliminate the smell.
Benefits and uses of Omega-7 fatty acids are
Your body does not need omega-7's to function. Certain, specific omega-7's have desired health effects. Taking omega-7 supplements gives you the health benefits without causing accumulation of omega-7's in your skin. And no matter what your age, omega-7 supplements can provide essential health benefits, especially in weight loss and cholesterol control. Omega-7's in supplement form can be the non-essential fatty acid that is essential to your health.
