Fats and oils

Omega-7

Also called: palmitoleic acid, sea buckthorn oil

A fat found in sea buckthorn and macadamia.

Why people take it
Dry skin, dry eyes, metabolism.
What the evidence says
Little evidence.
How it is usually taken
Usually 210 to 420 mg of palmitoleic acid a day.
Be careful
Generally safe.
Medicines it can interact with
No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.

Other fats and oils

Krill oilCod liver oilAlgal oilFlaxseed oilMCT oilConjugated linoleic acidPhosphatidylserineLecithinBlack currant seed oilBorage oilPlant sterolsPolicosanolOmega-3 for kids

Common questions

What is Omega-7?

A fat found in sea buckthorn and macadamia.

Why do people take Omega-7?

Dry skin, dry eyes, metabolism.

Does Omega-7 work?

Little evidence.

How much Omega-7 do people take?

Usually 210 to 420 mg of palmitoleic acid a day.

Is Omega-7 safe?

Generally safe.

Does Omega-7 interact with medicines?

No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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