A new fatty acid

This week I had to make progress on my thesis, so I think it's important to talk about the subject of my thesis.

I decided to do my research on omega 7 because in the Dr. Oz's program showed an article about this fatty acid. The article spoke about the protection offered by the Omega 7 to mucous membranes of the body, and then I continued investigating until I found other benefits. So, the title of my work is "Effect of omega 7 vs. placebo on the lipid profile in patients with metabolic syndrome." 

What is omega 7?

The omega-7 or palmitoleic acid is a mono-unsaturated fat found in a number of different foods, like nuts and fish. You can find in this chart:

Properties

• Anti-inflammatory. Improve the symptoms of certain skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis, in addition it can act in gastrointestinal disease like gastric or peptic ulcers, and vaginal inflammation.
• Mild analgesic. It generates a decrease in pain caused by the conditions present in the skin or mucous membranes.
• Anti-oxidant. Fight free radicals.
• Lipid lowering. It can help reduce lipid profile and prevent atherosclerosis.
• Nourishing. It helps collagen production, and is useful in certain diseases such as cancer.

What is its effect on the lipid profile in metabolic syndrome?

Several studies have found that it can help reduce body weight, blood glucose and blood pressure, about its effect on the lipid profile you can see in the image: