5 Benefits of Omega-7 Fat. Where to get it.

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0:00 -- Intro
1:09 -- Lipokines
2:00 -- 1. Insulin Sensitivity
2:43 -- 2. LDL, HDL, TG
3:15 -- 3. Anti-inflammatory
4:50 -- 4. Satiety
5:30 -- 5. Bone and Skin
6:40 -- Complexities in studying POA
8:20 -- Others reasons to love Macs!
9:41 -- House of Mac
Cao, Cell 2008: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18805...
Chan, Jour Biol Chem 2015: www.jbc.org/article/S0021-925...
Garg, Jour Nutr 2003: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12672...
*Roasting nuts at home: Roasting nuts is a tricky business. If you like roasted nuts, I suggesting using temperatures at or below 265 - 285 F (130 - 140 C) for 20 minutes. The temperature sensitivity of nuts derives from their fragile omega-6 fats. But because macadamia nuts are low in omega-6, they are more stable. Even at 150 °C/ 300 °F, macadamia are okay. In fact, if you roast equal amounts of macadamia and walnuts at 300 F, the macadamia will end up with 1/30th the oxidized fats (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25766....

[@drscott1]

Funny, my diet is rib eyes and macadamia nuts.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

LOL. Love!

[@markstafford7157]

Me too!

[@kenshinhanb]

I'd only suggest adding organic pasture raised eggs, specifically the yolks if you don't like egg white. Also recommend 100% grass fed/grass finished organic beef sausage, and fermented A2-grass fed dairy, like kefir and yogurt. If you can find raw, even better.

[@eunicebelting]

How much macadamia nuts per day should we consume?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

The literature shows benefit from 15 - 30 nuts per day. I did out the path for someone else. If you buy the 1kg back from my landing page, it's $1.33 per day when applying the NICK10 discount code. So, all things considering, not a bank breaker IMHO. People spend far more on coffee and donuts daily for far less nutrition!@@eunicebelting

[@RebekahBavryCPHC]

I wish I could keep macadamia nuts in the house, but I absolutely have no control when eating them. They are my kryptonite. I do keep some macadamia nut oil on hand for occasional cooking.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Mac oil is brilliant! So good for DIY mayo!!! Have you tried that?

[@RebekahBavryCPHC]

@@nicknorwitzPhD I have not made mayo with it yet, but I have taken Chosen Food Mayo and whipped it with mac oil to make salad dressing. It’s my fave.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

For the sake of 'yum' get some Mac oil and DIY ketodietapp.com/Blog/lchf/Healthy-Home-made-Mayo-Three-Ways. It's also awesome because you can mix it up, e.g. use fresh ginger, or tarragon, or chili, etc. So many ways!@@RebekahBavryCPHC

[@RebekahBavryCPHC]

@@nicknorwitzPhD yeah, I’m definitely doing this! Thanks! 😊

[@pedrolavigne9718]

Same with me. I have stopped buying them because I can’t control myself.

[@rgboyte]

Nick, this info was instructive and overall helpful. Great video. 😊

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks. I appreciate that :)

[@paulhagiantoniou530]

Love macadamia nuts! Thank you for the information and the link to the best product available. They are also low carb and perfect for keto lifestyle.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

EXACTLY!

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Really good information .and you explain it so I can understand it . Thankyou .

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

you're so very welcome :)

[@rayfih]

I take Sea Buckthorn oil supplements for my Omega 7. I have now bought some organic raw macadamia nuts! Omega 7 is good for us 50 plus ladies! X

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Love! yes Sea Buckthorn is very high in POA. Most people don't know about it and it's usually more of a supplement than a whole food. But good on you!

[@deedsterdoo1603]

Ha! I take sea buckthorn oil for the same reasons as you. It does work!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

@@deedsterdoo1603 lovely!

[@NashMax]

Nice info!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks :)

Love this! Huge fan of Omega 7. Took in pill form from Sea Buckthorn and have used it topically for many years!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks! What's your fav way to use macadamia? Pooling ideas, lol!

[@txl301md]

Great video! Love macadamia nuts. But wondering if you know how other high fat/low carb nuts compare in terms of omega 7 content! Pili Nuts? Tiger nuts?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I do like Pili. They are more "specialist" and not high in Omega-7. They are very low in carbs. Overall, I'm a fan.

[@hotbeefman69]

I'd love to see you take on some of the metabolic concepts on the Fire In A Bottle channel Nick. He has some very compelling points regarding obesity as it relates to BCAAs, fats, and carbs.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

If there are particular papers you want me to look at feel free to send. I'm not aware of his work/thoughts in detail, but I have reviewed some stearic acid literature (see note below the "fast/slot metabolism" video, for example)

[@Parker_Miller_M.S.]

Hey Dr. Norwitz, have you already made a video discussing the disagreement between your research group and Kevin Hall s group regarding the re-analysis of their study? If not could you make one? I'd definitely like to hear your perspective after reading both Sciarrillo et al. and your groups letter to the editor. Thanks in advance!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

it's all here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022316624000452?via%3Dihub

[@ellieb2914]

Omg another thirst trap on the House of Macadamia link!! Shocking! 🤣🤣 If you can tell me what a carnivore puts macadamia nut butter on, I might just have to get in on that bundle. I have the same macadamia nut self control issue that others have mentioned below so I'm afraid to Subscribe & Save but I might be up for a one time purchase just cuz you're awesome Nick!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Honestly, I love macadamia nut butter in my eggs. Kalei, our resident Harvard #MeatMarathon er (if you're follow Twitter) will be using as supplemental fuel. It's not a carnivore food, but given its amazing fat profile, easy digestibility for most, I think it's a fair option and no need to be religious about animal based. In the end, you do you, but I do love me Mac butter on / in eggs or even just for dipping (turkey rolls, hard cheese, etc.)

[@slowphil]

Great content, thanks for all the work. Are you still in the UK?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Thanks for the comment :). No. I'm at Harvard now.

[@soulnight1606]

Thanks for describing the in depth benefits of omega 7! Any link to high quality fresh organic macadamia nuts? Thx

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

ABSOLUTELY! Right here: www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/nick-norwitz? -15% Off All Bundles -10% off any item (non-bundle) with code "NICK10"

[@soulnight1606]

Thx but they aren't organic? ​@@nicknorwitzPhD

[@UncleHemi]

Great information! How long before macadamia nuts go rancid? I imagine since they are shipped "naked" they are susceptible to oxidation. And store bought in a jar or foil? i'll pass. How many is good per day?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Actually not so much. Low PUFA content... I eat a TON and I've tested by Ox phospholipids and they are excellent

[@Oscar_AH]

I have some issues with nuts. I will overeat them to a point I can’t have any at home. Can I get the same benefits from macadamia oil?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

For sure! If you go to my landing page and use NICK10 you get get 10% off the oil alone without any more products. I love it for scrambled eggs and making DIY mayo! ketodietapp.com/Blog/lchf/Healthy-Home-made-Mayo-Three-Ways

[@zanzabar7878]

Thank you. How many macadamia nuts per day would you think?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Some studies have used 15 - 30/d@@zanzabar7878

[@jussi3378]

Tried macademia nuts at your behest for the first time. One weird discovery I think I can attribute to the nuts, I awoke more alert and didn't experience a morning headache even though I usually do when I sleep late. Very addicting, although I think I can moderate them. Thanks for the video

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Interesting! Love this observation

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Thankyou .realy good . I am going to get maccs right now . You made me crave them .

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

My evil plot is working!

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

@@nicknorwitzPhD yes it is thankyou .

[@nickyoung798]

When are the LMHR one year follow ups in? Is there a timeline for the paper?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

follow-up scans complete! paper going at turtle's pace... sorry... I can't control that... it will be here eventually (in 2024)

[@salleone6387]

Thanks for the video. I went to buy the Macadamias but for sensitive Celiacs it's probably not a good idea. The raw nuts are processed in a plant that also processes gluten.

[@markiangooley]

For years I ate macadamia nuts occasionally, without trouble. Usually I got them in the shell and had to crack them open using a hammer. Then after a break of a year or two I had a few (already out of the shell) and had my usual food-allergy symptoms. I’m not as allergic to them as I am to poppy seeds, but I still can’t eat them.

[@rodwood5318]

I don't see link to one page document either here or on Community page!

[@pariarowand4942]

Thank you Doc! Quick question.. I’ve heard nut butters can be high in mycotoxins. What are your thoughts on this? Is macadamia nut butter less susceptible to aflatoxin?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I think the risk would be very low. But I wouldn't say "impossible." But I've never gotten mycotoxin poisoning from macadamia... I have from 1st year medical school dorm housing, hehe

[@pariarowand4942]

@@nicknorwitzPhD haha I bet! 😆 Thanks for the reply!!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

@@pariarowand4942 You're welcome. There are few products I'd "recommend" but House of Macadamia plain / salted nut butters and the kilo bags for raw nuts are... well let's just say I'm a fan. I don't eat the bars because they have erythritol, of which I'm less of a fan. I've communicated that to the company but sometimes shifts take time.

[@ashdgee]

I’ve been cooking with macademia oil for years. I also swapped almond butter for macadamia butter in my oat meal.Macadamia oil is good for high heat, in case some of you were worried

[@dbw2024]

Yes, really nice with scrambled eggs

[@exchangestudent2]

The mac butter looks very yummy. 😋

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

it's way good!

[@rayfih]

​@@nicknorwitzPhDI need a good UK source. The image of you spooning it out of the jar was brilliant 😂 and resonated big time!

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

HAHA! Mixed reviews on that... glad you liked it :)@@rayfih

[@Misty_J]

How many macademia nuts has one to eat for having any of those health benefits you mention?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

15 - 30 nuts per day has shown lipid, inflammatory and weight benefits even in 4 weeks.

[@dawnelder9046]

So were I live about 80 dollars a month to try.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

If you bought a 1kg bag with 10% discount code, that's $31.50 providing ~24 days of 1.5 ounce / 15 Mac nut servings. Adjust for 1 mont (30d) and that's ~$40 per month or $1.33 per day. $1.33 that much? Starbucks coffee can run $5-7. @@dawnelder9046

[@richardmitchell7836]

Love the science! I don't know if I even like macadamia nuts, I guess I'll have to give them a try, Thanks for the great info.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Appreciate the open mind (and mouth, lol!)

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

How about palm 🪔 oil 🌴. Palm fruit. Kaong in Philippines.Any difference with Palmitic Acid?

[@evanpeacock5567]

Now, to work out how to upregulate stearoyl-CoA ∆9-desaturase

[@pedrolavigne9718]

I understand that even light roasting has some detrimental effect on nutritional value. Am I right?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

nope! check you the note at the end of the KZbin description. I provide instruction and an article from which I derived them

[@shieh.4743]

Yay! I eat an obscene amount of salmon and macadamia nuts. Why? They are super delicious.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

For real!

[@zlmdragon.]

"obscene amount of salmon" the poisonous farmed one?

[@H4KnSL4K]

Aren't the roasted ones tasting so much better than the raw ones? and .. Do they lose a lot of their health benefits that way?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Check out the comment at the end of the show notes on how to roast macadamia without oxidizing the fats! I gotchu!

[@petermadany2779]

Macadamia nuts, oily fish, and high fat dairy… Sign me up! 😄

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

You eat like me!!!

[@casamexico7838]

Interesting. OT but I find this term "insulin resistance" quite irritating, it is used as if its a pathology, like there is something wrong, when it is as I understand it the mitochondria downregulating their sensitivity either when they have sufficient energy substrate, or lipid and glucose at the same time (Randal Cycle). So it is actually a positive response to the environment and not a pathology, it is the environment (diet/lifestyle etc) that is the problem and is reversed by eating only carbs or only fats or just not eating at all, no need to eat macadamia nuts? Although they are still delicious.

[@janiceg7661]

I’m not a fan of nuts in general and am too afraid of high calories, as interesting as I found this especially to lower LDL.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

know your fears to conquer your fears!

[@dawnelder9046]

Look up the Korean Cholesterol Mortality Study published in 2019. Over 12 million subjects and no money from Adventist cult food industry or big pharma.

[@kenshinhanb]

While expensive, try macadamia nut oil if you don't like nuts. Though stay away if you're allergic

[@nickchristopherson6162]

LOVE WATCHING THE NICHOLAS BROTHERS...PHYISONIC

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

YAS!

[@chrisgiles5653]

Maybe you could look into pentadecanoic acid? Found in dairy fat, with evidence that it may be good for heart health.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

There's a great nature paper on 15:0 and 17:0, here www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-64960-y... On a related note, this might be the greatest headline ever: www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/dolphin-research-reveals-butter-health-benefits/

[@jamesasimmons]

Nick, since you cover rare info would you consider a video covering adiponectin. Very few every touch this important hormone.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Comment noted! Would be especially fun if there are new hot data on it... I'll put a notification for it as a key word in my pubmed notifier

[@jam9297]

Seeing a lot of sea Buckhorn oil omega 7, is that it?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

yep! same thing... often used as a supplement

[@hanko5750]

Always have macadamia nuts in the house, then recently your two videos showed up about these delicious nuts

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I'm listening to you... I've warged into that fly on your wall!

[@user-xj5xp6qz5g]

your brows are en fleek

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

This one gets a heart! TYVM 😄

[@user-xj5xp6qz5g]

@@nicknorwitzPhD 💗

[@judithdesrosiers-qm9wt]

I'm new here,I'm blown away by eyebrows and info,it's a heady combination,no pun intended

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

@@judithdesrosiers-qm9wt My eyebrows are impressive, I do admit ;)

[@user-xj5xp6qz5g]

sick brows, shredded bod and smart... triple threat.

[@VicknairD]

So Dr Gundry suggests consuming 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil a day. What about substituting 1 tbs macadamia nut oil? Is there such a thing as extra virgin, cold pressed macadamia nut oil? As an aside, I’d happily munch macadamia nuts on a daily basis.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Yes! Love macadamia oil. Can get at house of macadamia. Use NICK10 for 10% off. Love using it for my DIY mayo. :):)

[@iancollings5047]

is the TRANS, rather than the CIS version, the only nutritionally available and biologically active form?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Dietary is mostly trans. There may be some conversion to trans from TVA, which was the "superstar" saturated fat that all the headlines were raving about with respect to the whole red meat prevents cancer thing. This was that paper. And, no, I don't think a ribeye will prevent cancer, but the data themselves are awesome! www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06749-3

[@KenJackson_US]

I can't remember what macadamia nuts taste like, but I have a negative memory of them. Now I'll have to try them again and see if I like them or not. (Hey, thought you were carnivore.)

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Well, they're my favorite! Truly. Otherwise I wouldn't parter with this company. The clean and simple bundle is what I use most frequently, but if you just want to try sample packs or the mac oil (which I also love) NICK10 code will get you a discount. As for me being carnivore... I eat a lot of fish and eggs and meat, but I love EVOO, macadamia and dark chocolate too much :)

[@Jeremiah6071]

It's interesting and I don't doubt the benefits, but it doesn't seem like a game changer. Sounds like a good alternative to other nuts and a healthy addition to your existing diet, but it isn't something I'd try to get a specific amount of daily. That's just my opinion.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

You're entitled to your opinion. I don't think there is any one food we "need" to eat. But I do think they are tasty and healthy. But if you don't enjoy them for whatever reason, you don't. Take this for what it is, information and a food preference opinion from an open macadamia lover

[@nadernayo]

👏👏

[@docgl8301]

I have a nut allergy.

[@ashdgee]

Eat avocados. They have omega 7

[@karlkelman4485]

And macadamia nuts are low in oxalate.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

yes. about 1/20 to 1/40th level in almonds

[@ashdgee]

And low in phytates, macadamia ticks all boxes for me

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

@@ashdgee please enjoy! have bundles and NICK10 will get you discount on anything www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/nick-norwitz

[@wr5347]

I ordered one of the macadamia bundles. Great quality, but I was disappointed to see that the Snack Bars contain Erythritol! I won't be eating one of those again...

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I don’t think my bundles include the snack bars. In fact I’m sure they don’t. Early in the promotion there was a free bonus set of snack bars with purchases but they aren’t part of the standard bundle.

[@wr5347]

@@nicknorwitzPhD indeed, they were a free add-on to the clean&simple bundle. Can't complain too much since it was no extra cost😀

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Haha... yes. I agree I'm not a erythritol fan personally. Hence not adding them to the bundle. However, they use stevia in some of their products and the erythritol may be hold over from when we knew less about erythritol and potential impact on blood cloudiness... I'll ask. You have my word... although I may not be able to make them change formulation but I'll advocate for a switch to allulose.@@wr5347

[@stargazerbird]

I eat salmon every day so I’m good. The nuts are too high calorie for me and not as satiating as fish.

[@dannybeach8452]

Is there any negative to eating macadamia nuts? I’m a big follower of Dr Chaffee “plants are trying to kill you”😊.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

I'll DM Dr Chaffee right now (we're connected on WhatsApp) with this EXACT statement: "Hey man, Macadamia are awesome. I will fight you over this, either in a battle or wits or in a cage match or Hunger Games Style. Choose your weapon!" Feel free to ask him in the comments to any of his video if I did. You have my word.

[@dannybeach8452]

@@nicknorwitzPhD I don’t think you want to fight Dr Chaffee. LOL.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

@@dannybeach8452 Probably not

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Ha. I suspect not. I punch above my weight but he does seem like he can handle himself and I'm not exactly 6'3" and 250 of muscle. That said, we are buds so no need to fight. All jokes here ;)@@dannybeach8452

[@imbuzzin6662]

What’s the skinny (pun) on Palm Oil?

[@Truth15freedom]

Nuts are a migraine trigger for me.

[@BoxingQ]

why is there very little youtuber talking about omega7 ? but tons of youtubers are talking about EPA and DHA ?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Because I’m cooler 😎… EPA and DHA very important though. And Omega-7 complicated by features I mention at the end of the video so I think it’s something most avoid delving into…

[@BoxingQ]

yes you are def much cooler than all other phd youtubers by making relaxing funny videos with a lot of knowledge. im now taking EPA to lower my LDL which isnt very effective , i wanted to try omega7 as the brand im buying EPA from is promoting Omega7 for lowering LDL. The reason why i didnt buy omega7 is that i am afraid of side effects as very little youtuber talking about omega7 , maybe the side effects is very bad lol

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

@@BoxingQ Lol... maybe just eat macadamia as a whole food? If you buy off House of Macadamia a 1 kg bag with code 'NICK10' you'd get a 1.5 oz serving (about that used in studies, ~15 nuts per day) for $1.30 per day if you want to use as a supplement

[@BoxingQ]

@@nicknorwitzPhD true true. i do need some snack for my afternoon after exercises. does macadamia affect urid acid or kidney stones as i do have some problems with them. thank you so much for your sharing and recommendation !

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

@@BoxingQ No it shouldn't. Not to my awareness. With the bundles linked you'll get 15% off and with "NICK10" 10% off. :)

[@DK-pr9ny]

Which macadamia nut butter do you like?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

personally, I just go for the plain (the one in the bundle). They chocolate or white chocolate are bomb delicious though

[@PardieDiem]

He used the terms cis and trans in context of omega 7 discussion, where have I heard those terms before?

[@CaptainDave05]

In chemistry there is the concept of isomers - chemicals with the same formula, but a different shape (L and R isomers are mirror images for example). Cis and trans isomers have key groups on the same side or opposite sides, respectively. The different shape means they act differently in the body, and may or may not fit properly into receptor sites in the cellular machinery (some may not fit as well, some get stuck there blocking others, etc). Hope this is clear, my biochemistry class was... 35 years ago?

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Is this a joke comment?

[@PardieDiem]

@@nicknorwitzPhD No. I found it interesting. Is there a problem with it?

[@PardieDiem]

I find interesting the terms that are used to steer society. For instance the association of the term fat, being fat, dietary fat as an association as being bad. Cholesterol in the body, cholesterol in food as being bad. A few examples.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

It sounded like you were poking fun at trans persons based on biochemistry of lipids. Am I mistaken?@@PardieDiem

[@Appleblade]

Omega 7 found in anything we ate historically (like elephants, mammoths, hippos, rhinos, etc.)? If not... in addition to these 5 benefits it's probably also giving you eyeball cancer.

[@nicknorwitzPhD]

Actually, kinda' TVA is a fatty acid found in ruminant meat that gets converted into Palmitoleic acid at pretty high rates. Palmitoleic acid is also boosted by high fat dairy.

[@johnf.hebert1409]

Eyeball cancer?

[@Appleblade]

@@johnf.hebert1409 & I thought that was the funniest cancer... (Hard to get everyone laughing)

[@MarmaladeINFP]

If some non-animal-based nutrient shows benefit, then most likely it or a precursor would be found in or mimicking another nutrient found in the evolutionary diet.

[@sabby123456789]

I ate a lot of walnuts for a year because I got bored of eating only avocados and olive oil for unsaturated fats to prevent high LDL. Then I developed moles on my skin and am still developing them. It turns out that walnuts are high in omega-6s and can cause cancer. Now I may develop skin and other cancers in the future.

[@rayfih]

Yikes...thought walnuts were a super food.

[@hamsterbox4732]

​@rayfih the amount is the key! Same for the139 carcinogens in Brussels sprouts ...