Can You Take Cetyl Myristoleate and Fish Oil (Omega-3) Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Cetyl Myristoleate has anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects, while Fish Oil provides omega-3 anti-inflammatory fatty acids. Combining both may excessively suppress inflammatory responses needed for immune function.

How to arrange timing

Use caution when combining Cetyl Myristoleate with Fish Oil. Both suppress inflammation through different pathways, which may be excessive for some individuals.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Hesslink R et al., Journal of Rheumatology, 2002; Cetyl myristoleate and joint inflammation

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.