An EU-funded project is investigating the benefits of palmitoleate (PAO) for the treatment of atherosclerosis and inflammation. Macadamia nuts and sea buckthorn are particularly rich in this omega-7 fatty acid – vegetarians can also benefit.
Recent studies have shown that the bioactive lipid species, lipokines, released by adipose tissues can profoundly affect metabolism. Lipokines are a lipid-controlling hormone. The lipokine PAO travels to the muscles and liver, where it improves cell sensitivity to insulin and blocks fat accumulation in the liver. Researchers have observed that PAO suppresses inflammation, which is considered a primary factor leading to metabolic disease.
Further details: Lipid hormones and atherosclerosis