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Benefits of Omega-7

Omega-3 fatty acids are well known for supporting cardiovascular health, but now another Omega fatty acid is on the rise and becoming increasingly popular—omega-7 fatty acids. In particular, palmitoleic acid, a type of omega-7, offers a variety of health benefits, including supporting heart and skin health, maintaining blood sugar levels within a healthy range, promoting a healthy inflammatory response, and more. The question is how to ensure that you get enough of this beneficial fat, and whether an omega-7 supplement is necessary. Let's explore this further.

What is Omega-7?

Omega-7 is a fatty acid, just like omega-3, and these are important for absorbing nutrients such as vitamins from our diet, maintaining metabolism and keeping us energetic. Omega-7 supplements, especially with palmitoleic acid, can enhance the benefits of heart-friendly fatty acids such as omega-3s EPA and DHA.

Palmitoleic acid, the most abundant omega-7 fatty acid, is found throughout the body, especially in the liver. This monounsaturated fatty acid has many health benefits. Most notably, it can act as a hormone that aids metabolism and positively affects various organs, thus providing benefits for the skin, heart and mucous membranes. It is widely recognized for its ability to support the health of the entire body by inhibiting inflammation.

What are the benefits of Omega-7?

Omega-7 has five specific health benefits:

• Whole body health: Omega-7 can support digestion, liver health and overall health at the cellular level due to its ability to maintain healthy levels of C-reactive protein and promote a healthy inflammatory response.
• Cardiovascular health: Omega-7 helps maintain cholesterol and blood sugar levels within a healthy range, and is associated with maintaining healthy levels of HDL and LDL in the blood, which supports heart health.
• Collagen production: Omega-7 increases collagen production, an essential protein for healthy skin, hair and nails.
• Weight control: Omega-7 promotes healthy fat metabolism, encourages the body to use it for energy, maintains blood sugar levels within a healthy range and promotes satiety, which is essential for healthy weight management.
• Eye health: Omega-7 has been shown to encourage healthy eye lubrication and tear production.

Omega-3 vs. Omega-7

Omega-3 and omega-7 are both beneficial fatty acids, but with somewhat different benefits. Omega-3 supports the heart, brain and joints, while omega-7 is known to support a healthy inflammatory response. "3" and "7" refer to the position of the double bond within the fatty acid chain. Omega-3 fatty acids have three double bonds and are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), while omega-7 have one double bond, making them monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA).

Is Omega-7 Fish Oil?

Fish oil is often synonymous with omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, known for brain and heart benefits. However, the term "fish oil" cannot replace omega-7, although some fish oils contain omega-7 fatty acids. Either way, omega-7 complements omega-3 benefits, so it's beneficial to take them together as part of your supplement regimen.

Omega-7, a beneficial fatty acid, provides a number of health benefits. Consuming omega-7 can help reduce the risk of heart disease and blood clots, stabilize blood sugar levels, reduce harmful cholesterol and help prevent diabetes. It also strengthens the immune system, rejuvenates energy and supports digestion, liver and cell health. Furthermore, Omega-7 promotes collagen production for radiant skin, hair and nails, and helps with weight management through fat metabolism and appetite control.

Several studies also link Omega-7 to cancer prevention and treatment. It can inhibit skin cancer, and infants who get it through breast milk may have a lower risk of developing asthma, diabetes or obesity later in life. In addition, Omega-3, which is often combined with Omega-7 in fish oil, has been reported to improve the results of chemotherapy and initiate tumor cell death through a process called ferroptosis.

Provinal® Purified Omega-7 (30 softgels)

Cholesterol, blood sugar and inflammatory response

Omega-7 fatty acids help maintain already healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promote a healthy inflammatory response, and more, making them a valuable companion to an omega-3 fish oil supplement.

What is Provinal® Purified Omega-7?

Omega-7 benefits come from palmitoleic acid, a fatty acid derived from highly concentrated fish oil that complements omega-3s by helping to maintain already healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels, support a healthy inflammatory response, and more. Provinal® is a concentrated source of healthy omega-7 palmitoleic acid, derived from anchovy and/or menhaden fish oil.

Benefits of Provinal® Purified Omega-7

• Helps maintain already healthy levels of LDL, HDL and triglycerides
• Promotes healthy metabolism of glucose and insulin
• Helps promote a healthy inflammatory response

Provinal® Purified Omega-7 - Complementary to Omega-3

Provinal® Purified Omega-7 contains 210 mg of highly refined omega-7 palmitoleic acid, a fatty acid that helps maintain already healthy levels of total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. This makes it complementary to your omega-3 fish oil supplement.

Product details

Scientists have become increasingly excited about the health effects of omega-7 fatty acids. One of these, called palmitoleic acid, has properties that encourage the metabolic factors that support cardiovascular health.

LDL, HDL and triglyceride support

Studies show that 210 mg of palmitoleic acid per day helps maintain already healthy levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL after just one month of supplementation. Further studies have found that palmitoleic acid can help maintain already normal levels of C-reactive protein and promote healthy insulin sensitivity. A preclinical study has shown that palmitoleic acid can also help support the gastric hormones responsible for feelings of hunger and satiety.

A highly purified omega-7

Our formula contains Provinal®, a highly refined, non-GMO, omega-7 fish oil. Provinal® is concentrated to 50% palmitoleic acid for maximum strength.

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Conclusion

Provinal® Purified Omega-7 is a powerful source of palmitoleic acid that offers a variety of health benefits, including support for heart health, metabolism and inflammation response. With its high content of refined omega-7 and its complementary effect to omega-3 supplements, it is an excellent solution for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.