CETYLATED FATTY ACIDS

OTHER NAME(S):

Acides Gras Cetylated, Acides Gras Cétylés, Acides Gras Estérisés, Acides Gras Mono-Insaturés Cétylés, Ácidos Grasos Cetilados, Cerasomal-cis-9-cetylmyristoleate, Cetyl Laureate, Cetyl Myristate, Cetyl Myristoleate, Cetyl Oleate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetyl Palmitoleate, Cetylated Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, Cetylmyristoleate, CFA, Cis-9-cetylmyristoleate, CM, CMO, Esterified Fatty Acid Carbons, Esterified Fatty Acids, Lauréate Cétyl, Myristate Cétyl, Myristoléate Cétyl, Oléate Cétyl, Palmitate Cétyl, Palmitoléate Cétyl.<br/><br/>

Overview

Overview Information

Cetylated fatty acids are a group of naturally occurring fats, although the fatty acids used as medicine are often made in a lab. These fats include cetyl myristoleate, cetyl myristate, cetyl palmitoleate, cetyl laureate, cetyl palmitate, and cetyl oleate. Cetyl myristoleate receives the most attention. Many products that contain cetyl myristoleate also contain a mixture of these other cetylated fatty acids.

Cetylated fatty acids are commonly used by mouth and applied to the skin for osteoarthritis. Cetylated fatty acids are also used for other types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Reiter's syndrome, and ankylosing spondylitis, along with many other conditions. But there is limited scientific research to support these other uses.

How does it work?

Cetylated fatty acids might help lubricate joints and muscles, soften tissues, and increase flexibility. It also might help the immune system and reduce inflammation (swelling).

Uses

Uses & Effectiveness?

Possibly Effective for

  • A type of arthritis called osteoarthritis. Taking a specific blend of cetylated fatty acids combined with soy lecithin and fish oil by mouth seems to decrease pain and improve knee motion in people with knee osteoarthritis. However, this combination does not appear to improve knee stiffness in the morning. Applying the same specific blend of cetylated fatty acids directly to the skin either alone or in combination with menthol also seems to decrease pain and improve function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Insufficient Evidence for

  • Rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
  • Multiple sclerosis.
  • Reiter's syndrome.
  • Behcet's syndrome.
  • Sjogren's syndrome.
  • Psoriasis.
  • Fibromyalgia.
  • Emphysema.
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • Silicone breast disease.
  • Leukemia and other cancers.
  • Various types of back pain.
  • Other conditions.
There isn’t enough evidence to rate the effectiveness of cetylated fatty acids for these uses.

Side Effects

Side Effects & Safety

Cetylated fatty acids are POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth or applied to the skin, short-term. Side effects have not been reported. But there is not much information available about the safety of long-term use.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of cetylated fatty acids during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions

Interactions?

We currently have no information for CETYLATED FATTY ACIDS Interactions.

Dosing

Dosing

The following doses have been studied in scientific research:

BY MOUTH:

  • For osteoarthritis: 1050 mg of a specific blend of cetylated fatty acids plus 150 mg of soy lecithin and 225 mg of fish oil taken 6 times daily.
APPLIED TO THE SKIN:
  • For osteoarthritis: a specific blend of cetylated fatty acids applied twice daily to the affected joint

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REFERENCES:

  • Ameye LG, Chee WS. Osteoarthritis and nutrition. From nutraceuticals to functional foods: a systematic review of the scientific evidence. Arthritis Res Ther 2006;8(4):R127. View abstract.
  • Diehl HW, May EL. Cetyl myristoleate isolated from Swiss albino mice: an apparent protective agent against adjuvant arthritis in rats. J Pharm Sci 1994;83:296-9. View abstract.
  • Golini J, Jones WL. Kre-Celazine&reg; as a viable treatment for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis/juvenile idiopathic arthritis - a pilot study. J Med Food 2014;17(9):1022-6. View abstract.
  • Hesslink R Jr, Armstrong D 3rd, Nagendran MV, et al. Cetylated fatty acids improve knee function in patients with osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 2002;29:1708-12. View abstract.
  • Kraemer WJ, Ratamess NA, Anderson JM, et al. Effect of a cetylated fatty acid topical cream on functional mobility and quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 2004;31:767-74. View abstract.
  • Kraemer WJ, Ratamess NA, Maresh CM, et al. A cetylated fatty acid topical cream with menthol reduces pain and improves functional performance in individuals with arthritis. J Strength Cond Res 2005;19:475-80. View abstract.
  • Kraemer WJ, Ratamess NA, Maresh CM, et al. Effects of treatment with a cetylated fatty acid topical cream on static postural stability and plantar pressure distribution in patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Strength Cond Res 2005;19:115-21. View abstract.

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