Omega-7 fatty acids have been proven to help prevent vaginal dryness in menopausal women; they also promote normal immune function, and inhibit the development of inflammatory disorders.
Extracted from berries of the sea buckthorn plant it is widely used in China and Russia. Recently, the beneficial potential of the sea buckthorn plant has been increasingly recognised as a rich source of the essential polyunsaturated Omega-7 fatty acids (PUFAs), palmitoleic acid and cis-vaccenic acid.
In addition to the Omega-7 PUFAs, sea buckthorn oil is a good source of the PUFAs alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3 type), linoleic acid (omega-6 type), and oleic acid (omega-9 type), as well as containing high levels of antioxidants (tocopherols, tocotrienols, carotenoids plant sterols and vitamin C). Mucous membranes line the surface of you digestive system, respiratory tract, and urino-genital tracts. Omega 7 acts synergistically in maintaining your healthy mucous membranes throughout your body.