Evidence supporting the use of: Omega-9
For the health condition: Triglycerides (high)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Omega-9 fatty acids, primarily oleic acid found in olive oil and other sources, have been studied for their effects on blood lipid profiles, including triglyceride levels. Scientific evidence suggests that replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fats (like omega-9) in the diet can lead to modest reductions in triglycerides and improvements in overall cardiovascular risk factors. Several clinical trials and epidemiological studies report that diets high in monounsaturated fats are associated with lower triglyceride levels compared to diets rich in saturated fats or carbohydrates. For example, the Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil—has been shown to lower triglyceride concentrations in various populations.
However, while omega-9s are generally beneficial for heart health, their direct triglyceride-lowering effects are less pronounced than those of omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association and other major organizations emphasize the importance of omega-3s for lowering triglycerides, but they also recommend monounsaturated fats (like omega-9) for overall cardiovascular benefit, including potential triglyceride reduction. The evidence base is moderate, with some randomized controlled trials supporting triglyceride-lowering effects, but results can vary depending on study design and dietary context.
In summary, there is scientific validation for the use of omega-9 to modestly support triglyceride reduction, particularly as part of a diet replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fats, though the effect size is generally smaller compared to omega-3 fatty acids.
Other ingredients used for Triglycerides (high)
akkermansia muciniphilaalgal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anchovies
anthocyanins
apple
arjun tree
artichoke
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
banaba
beet
berberine
bergamot
Beta-Glucan
black currant
black garlic
sesame
black tea
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
canola oil
catechins
chia seed
chokeberry
choline
coleus forskohlii
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
daidzin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fish protein
flaxseed
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
genistein
genistin
glucomannan
grape
grapefruit
green tea
guar gum
guggul
hawthorn
hesperetin
hibiscus
inulin
knotweed
kale
krill oil
kudzu
l-carnitine
l-taurine
lecithin
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
lycopene
mackerel
magnesium
maqui berry
matcha
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
oat
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
pantethine
perilla
phospholipids
pine bark
plant sterols
pomegranate
pomelo
quercetin
quinoa
red yeast rice
resveratrol
safflower oil
sardines
silymarin
black ginger
soybean
spirulina
sterols
stevia
strawberry
tocotrienols
tomato
trans-pterostilbene
trimethylglycine (TMG)
almond fruit
ubiquinol
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
mulberry
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
jiaogulan
lingzhi
sunflower
yerba mate
goji berry
amaranth
kidney beans
cocoa
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
4-hydroxyisoleucine
Arjuna
Aronia melanocarpa
Avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
Adzuki bean
Ampelopsin
Alpha phytosterol
Algal protein
Arjunic Acid
Algalin
Alliin
Arabinoxylan
Argan nut oil
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Arjunolic acid
Buglossoides arvensis
Brutieridin
Brassica
Brazil nut
Buckwheat
Bottle gourd
California chia
Cardarine
Chitosan
Camelina Oil
Cod Liver Oil
Coriander
Cashew
Cyanidin
chlorogenic acid
Chinese Fleeceflower
Cynarin
Cruciferous
Capsiate
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Calanus finmarchicus
Crocetin
corosolic acid
Crypthecodinium
Carnosic acid
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Danshen
Daidzein
Dragon Fruit
Diosgenin
Eriocitrin
Emblicanin
Eicosatetraenoic acid
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Echium
Ecklonia
Flammulina velutipes
Isoflavones
Pistachio
Soy Protein
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Omega-9
ArteriosclerosisCardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Hypertension
Inflammation
Metabolic Syndrome
Triglycerides (high)