Sea buckthorn: The only significant plant source of omega-7

Palmitoleic acid (omega-7) is almost exclusively found in animal sources (macadamia nuts have some). Sea buckthorn is the only commercially relevant plant source, containing 16-40% palmitoleic acid in its seed oil. Omega-7 modulates mucosal health (vaginal, GI, ocular dryness) through a unique mechanism involving mucosal epithelial cell signaling. For the plant-based/vegan supplement market, sea buckthorn is the only omega-7 option.Publications of interest:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31228942/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25104582/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6589177/