Can You Take Cetyl Myristoleate and Omega-7 Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Cetyl Myristoleate is an ester of myristoleic acid, while Omega-7 (palmitoleic acid) is a closely related monounsaturated fatty acid. Both modulate inflammatory pathways similarly, and stacking may overly suppress beneficial inflammatory responses.

How to arrange timing

Both Cetyl Myristoleate and Omega-7 are monounsaturated fatty acid derivatives with overlapping anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Using one at a time is generally sufficient.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Cao H et al., PLoS ONE, 2008; Anti-inflammatory effects of palmitoleic and myristoleic acids

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.