Safety Profile
Overall safety rating: Generally Safe
Omega-7 (Sea Buckthorn) Side Effects & Safety
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Potential Side Effects
- Mild GI symptoms (burping, fishy taste with anchovy-derived forms)
- Loose stools at higher doses
- Skin flushing (rare)
Drug & Supplement Interactions
- Blood thinners — theoretical additive effect; monitor if on anticoagulants
- Diabetes medications — may enhance insulin-sensitizing effects; monitor blood glucose
- Other lipid-lowering supplements — additive effects possible
Maximum Dose
Do not exceed: 500mg palmitoleic acid/day (limited data at higher doses)
References
- 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
- Cao H, Gerhold K, Mayers JR, Wiest MM, Watkins SM, Hotamisligil GS (2008). Identification of a lipokine, a lipid hormone linking adipose tissue to systemic metabolism. Cell. DOI PubMed