• Supports a healthy cardiovascular system
• Reduces the risk factors of metabolic syndrome
• The prevention of diseases of affluence
• Promotes body fat reduction
• Reduces chronic inflammations
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Prevents the accumulation of fat
• A unique omega-7 fatty acid
• Regulates the lipid profile
• Lowers glucose levels
• Curbs the appetite

Life Extension Provinal Purified Omega-7 is a supplement enriching your diet with palmitoleic acid which belongs to a little known, but very beneficial to your health, group of omega-7 fatty acids.

Provinal® stands for the highest quality of the formula — this unique, patented technology of isolating omega-7 ensures that palmitoleic acid has been obtained from top quality sources and carefully purified from all potentially harmful substances.     

This supplement is recommended especially for persons with metabolic syndrome which risks their health and encourages the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.  The product has a beneficial effect on many metabolic parameters — it regulates the lipid profile, improves glucose-insuline balance and helps loose extra pounds. In addition, it suppresses chronic inflammations which has an enormous role in the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome. When used as a preventive measure, it helps to protect against numerous diseases of affluence.

Palmitoleic acid  is an organic chemical compound from a group of omega-7 monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). It is formed in the body by the conversion of glucose into fatty acids. The best natural source of palmitoleic acid are macadamia nuts and sea buckthorn oil. However, they contain large amounts of the harmful palmitic acid. Even though its name sounds similar, palmitic acid is extremely unhealthy and its overconsumption increases the risk of cardiovscular diseases. 

High-quality omega-7 supplements contain only palmitoleic acid of animal or plant origin and are carefully purified from the harmful palmitic acid. Numerous clinical trials have shown that omega-7 acids regulate metabolic health and have a significant protective role in the prevention of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.

Improvement of the lipid profile       
Elevated cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. Palmitoleic acid regulates the lipid profile. It lowers the levels of triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins (LDL). It also boosts the levels of the beneficial LDL cholesterol. As a result, it eliminates the main cause of cardiovascular diseases.  

The maintenance of glucose-insulin balance 
Significant factors for metabolic syndrome are elevated blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. They are responsible for obesity and contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes.

Palmitoleic acid decreases insulin resistance and lowers blood glucose levels. It acts via a couple of mechanisms: it stimulates glucose uptake by muscle cells, increasing their ability to use sugar for energy purposes and promoting its accumulation in the form of glycogen. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on pancreatic β cells. By increasing their proliferation, it promotes insulin production.

The studies on rats have demonstrated that omega-7 supplementation resulted in lowering blood glucose concentration while reducing at the same time insulin resistance and decreasing fat deposits in the liver. All examined animals treated with palmitoleic acid have experienced weight loss.

The reduction of body fat 
Palmitoleic acid aids in losing extra weight and its consumption influences the body’s response to the accumulation and use of fat.

According to scientists, omega-7 acts like a “lipokine” – a signalling molecule with hormone-like bioactivity which facilitates communication between body tissues (muscle and adipose tissue) in order to provide optimal utilization of energy.  It also stimulates the activity of PPARs which contribute significantly to the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Omega-7 helps raise the levels of cholecystokinin (CCK) that is a satiety hormone. Consequently, it inhibits hunger and allows you to limit effortlessly the amount of food consumed. A reduced intake of calories naturally results in weight loss.

Anti-inflammatory properties       
Scientists have demonstrated that there is a close relationship between the occurrence of metabolic syndrome and chronic inflammation. Numerous clinical trials have shown that the suppression of chronic inflammation contributes to an increased ability of cells to respond to insulin and decreased accumulation of fat.

Omega-7 normalises the activity of  NF-κB transcription factor. It is a protein complex which regulates the immune response to infection. The malfunction of NF-kB leads to the development of chronic inflammations in the body. 

Palmitoleic acid decreases also the levels of inflammatory cytokines released by the adipose tissue. There is a common misconception that adipose tissue is only a passive storage of energy substances in the body. Meanwhile, it releases a range of various substances, including many proinflammatory compounds. Its activity can be the cause of developing chronic inflammations in the body.

Tests involving adults with high levels of CRP (C-reactive protein – the main inflammatory marker) have shown that supplementation with 210 mg of palmitoleic acid per day helped to decrease CRP levels in a short period of time by 73% (!).

To sum up, Provinal Purified Omega-7  is a unique formula containing the relatively new and still unappreciated omega-7 fatty acid. Its health benefits are invaluable. It supports the body at many levels, protecting against the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. This is the most effective weapon in the fight against metabolic syndrome.