Safety Profile
Overall safety rating: Generally Safe
Cetyl Myristoleate Side Effects & Safety
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Potential Side Effects
- Mild GI discomfort (infrequent)
- Belching or fishy taste (rare)
- Generally very well tolerated in clinical trials
Drug & Supplement Interactions
- No significant drug interactions reported
- May theoretically interact with blood thinners due to fatty acid effects on platelet function — monitor if combining
Maximum Dose
Do not exceed: No established upper limit; doses up to 500mg daily used in trials without significant adverse effects
References
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- Kraemer WJ, Ratamess NA, Anderson JM, et al. (2004). Effect of a cetylated fatty acid topical cream on functional mobility and quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis. Journal of Rheumatology. PubMed
- Diehl HW, May EL (1994). Cetyl myristoleate isolated from Swiss albino mice: an apparent protective agent against adjuvant arthritis in rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. DOI PubMed