Can You Take Argan Oil (Supplement) and Omega-9 Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Argan Oil is approximately 45% oleic acid (Omega-9). Taking a separate Omega-9 supplement alongside Argan Oil stacks oleic acid intake, which is redundant and may cause GI discomfort from excess lipid load.

How to arrange timing

Argan Oil already provides abundant Omega-9. Additional Omega-9 supplementation is redundant when taking Argan Oil.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Charrouf Z, Guillaume D, Phytotherapy Research, 2008; Argan oil fatty acid profile

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.