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Omega-7 (Sea Buckthorn) Dosage Guide

Evidence:Emerging
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General Dosage

210-420mg purified palmitoleic acid daily

Maximum dose: 500mg palmitoleic acid/day (limited data at higher doses)

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 210-420mg purified palmitoleic acid daily

Timing: With a fat-containing meal for optimal absorption • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

Elevated triglycerides
210-420mg palmitoleic acid dailyEmerging
Systemic inflammation (elevated CRP)
220mg palmitoleic acid dailyEmerging
Mucosal dryness
2000mg sea buckthorn oil dailyModerate

Upper limit: 500mg palmitoleic acid/day (limited data at higher doses)

Timing & Absorption

With a fat-containing meal for optimal absorption

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

References

  1. Bernstein AM, Roizen MF, Martinez L (2014). Purified palmitoleic acid for the reduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and serum lipids: a double-blinded, randomized, placebo controlled study. Journal of Clinical Lipidology. DOI PubMed