Sea Buckthorn 500mg | Omega 7 and Antioxidant | Hippophae rhamnoides Fruit | 120 Vegan Capsules

Each capsule delivers 500mg of Hippophae rhamnoides fruit powder, providing the complete antioxidant and fatty acid profile of the sea buckthorn berry including vitamin C (one of the highest concentrations of any fruit), carotenoids (beta-carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin, lutein), flavonoids (quercetin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol), tocopherols (vitamin E), and palmitoleic acid (omega 7), the monounsaturated fatty acid found in high concentrations in sea buckthorn fruit pulp. Provides antioxidants that help fight against cell damage caused by free radicals. Health Canada approved (NPN 80076146). Non GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free. Made in Canada in a quality controlled facility. 120 vegan capsules (30 day supply at the suggested dose of 4 capsules per day).

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Key Features

• Provides antioxidants that help fight against cell damage caused by free radicals
• 500mg Hippophae rhamnoides fruit powder per capsule
• Vitamin C: sea buckthorn berries contain among the highest vitamin C concentrations of any fruit
• Carotenoids: beta-carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin, lutein
• Flavonoids: quercetin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol
• Tocopherols: vitamin E complex
• Palmitoleic acid (omega 7): the monounsaturated fatty acid characteristic of sea buckthorn fruit
• Whole fruit powder: retains water-soluble antioxidants not present in sea buckthorn oil
• 2 capsules, 2 times per day (4 capsules per day, 2,000mg fruit powder per day)
• 120 vegan capsules (30 day supply at suggested dose)
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80076146)
• Made in Canada in a quality controlled facility
• Non GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free
• Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding

Hippophae rhamnoides: Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) is a thorny deciduous shrub in the Elaeagnaceae family, native to Europe and Asia with its greatest diversity in the Himalayan region and the cold temperate zones of Central Asia and northern Europe, including Siberia, Mongolia, and Scandinavia. Sea buckthorn is a dioecious plant, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants, with only the female plants producing the characteristic small, densely clustered, bright orange to yellow berries.

Botanical Distinction: Sea buckthorn is one of the few non-leguminous plants capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic root nodules containing the actinobacterium Frankia, allowing it to grow in poor, nitrogen-depleted soils. This nitrogen-fixing ability, combined with its tolerance for cold, drought, and saline conditions, makes sea buckthorn a hardy pioneer plant used in land reclamation and erosion control in addition to its nutritional and supplemental applications.

The Berry: Sea buckthorn berries are small (approximately 6 to 9mm in diameter), extremely tart, and intensely orange due to their exceptionally high carotenoid content. The berries are difficult to harvest mechanically because of the plant's dense thorns and the fragility of the berries, which burst easily when picked. The intense orange colour and extreme tartness of the fresh berry reflect its extraordinary concentration of carotenoids and organic acids (primarily malic acid and quinic acid).

Traditional Use: Sea buckthorn has been used in traditional medicine in Tibetan, Mongolian, and Russian herbal traditions for centuries. In Tibetan medicine it is one of the most important medicinal plants. The berries, leaves, bark, and seed oil have all been used traditionally for a wide range of applications.

Antioxidant Profile: Why Sea Buckthorn Is Exceptionally Rich in Antioxidants

Sea buckthorn berries have one of the most diverse and concentrated antioxidant profiles of any fruit. The extreme growing conditions of sea buckthorn (high altitude, intense UV radiation, cold temperatures, drought) drive the plant to produce high concentrations of protective antioxidant compounds. This formula uses whole fruit powder, which retains the complete spectrum of antioxidant compounds from the berry.

Vitamin C: Sea buckthorn berries contain among the highest vitamin C (ascorbic acid) concentrations of any fruit, ranging from approximately 400 to 2,500mg of vitamin C per 100g of fresh berries depending on variety and growing conditions. For comparison, oranges contain approximately 50mg per 100g. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant that directly scavenges reactive oxygen species, regenerates oxidized vitamin E back to its active form, and is a cofactor for collagen synthesis (as a required cofactor for prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase, the enzymes that hydroxylate proline and lysine residues in collagen). The whole fruit powder format retains the vitamin C content of the berry, which is not present in sea buckthorn oil.

Carotenoids: The intense orange colour of sea buckthorn berries is due to their exceptionally high carotenoid content. Sea buckthorn berries contain beta-carotene (a provitamin A carotenoid), lycopene, zeaxanthin, and lutein, among others. Carotenoids are fat-soluble antioxidants that quench singlet oxygen and scavenge peroxyl radicals. Zeaxanthin and lutein are specifically concentrated in the macula of the eye, where they filter high-energy blue light and protect against oxidative damage. Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A (retinol) in the body as needed.

Flavonoids: Sea buckthorn berries contain flavonoids including quercetin, isorhamnetin (a methylated metabolite of quercetin), and kaempferol. Isorhamnetin is particularly abundant in sea buckthorn and is considered one of its marker compounds. Flavonoids are polyphenolic antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, chelate pro-oxidant metal ions, and modulate cellular signaling pathways involved in oxidative stress responses.

Tocopherols (Vitamin E): Sea buckthorn fruit contains tocopherols (alpha, beta, gamma, and delta tocopherols), the fat-soluble vitamin E compounds that protect cell membranes from lipid peroxidation by scavenging peroxyl radicals in the lipid bilayer. Alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active form of vitamin E.

Omega 7: Palmitoleic Acid in Sea Buckthorn

Palmitoleic acid (C16:1n-7, omega 7) is a monounsaturated fatty acid present in unusually high concentrations in sea buckthorn fruit pulp oil, where it can comprise up to 40% of total fatty acids. This makes sea buckthorn one of the richest plant sources of palmitoleic acid. Other notable sources include macadamia nuts and some fish oils.

What Makes Palmitoleic Acid Distinctive: Unlike most dietary fatty acids, palmitoleic acid is also produced endogenously in human adipose tissue and the liver through the action of stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD-1), which introduces a double bond at the delta-9 position of palmitic acid (C16:0). Palmitoleic acid has been studied as a lipokine, a lipid-derived signaling molecule secreted by adipose tissue that acts on distant organs including the liver, muscle, and pancreas to regulate metabolic processes. This endogenous production and signaling role distinguishes palmitoleic acid from most other dietary fatty acids.

Fruit Powder vs. Sea Buckthorn Oil: Sea buckthorn produces two distinct oils with different fatty acid profiles: fruit pulp oil (orange, rich in palmitoleic acid/omega 7 and carotenoids) and seed oil (yellow, rich in alpha-linolenic acid/omega 3 and linoleic acid/omega 6). This formula uses whole fruit powder rather than extracted oil. Whole fruit powder retains the complete spectrum of fruit compounds including the water-soluble antioxidants (vitamin C, flavonoids) that are absent from extracted oils, in addition to the fat-soluble compounds (carotenoids, tocopherols, palmitoleic acid) present in the oil fraction. The omega 7 content in whole fruit powder is lower per gram than in concentrated sea buckthorn oil, as the fatty acids are concentrated in the oil fraction of the fruit.

Understanding the Dosage and Supply

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides, Fruit): 500mg per capsule
Suggested Use: Adults: 2 capsules, 2 times per day (4 capsules per day, 2,000mg fruit powder per day)
Total Capsules: 120
Supply Duration: 30 days at the suggested dose of 4 capsules per day
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Magnesium stearate, Hypromellose (vegetable capsule shell)

Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and duration of use for your individual needs.

Who May Consider This Product

• Adults seeking antioxidant support from a whole fruit botanical source
• Those wanting the complete antioxidant profile of sea buckthorn berry including vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids, and tocopherols
• Those wanting a source of palmitoleic acid (omega 7) from a whole fruit powder
• Those wanting a whole fruit powder format that retains water-soluble antioxidants not present in sea buckthorn oil
• Those seeking a Health Canada approved, Canadian made sea buckthorn supplement

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Not suitable for individuals taking prescription medications without prior consultation with a healthcare practitioner.

Quality and Purity

• Health Canada approved (NPN 80076146)
• 500mg Hippophae rhamnoides fruit powder per capsule
• Vegan hypromellose capsule
• 120 capsules (30 day supply at suggested dose)
• Made in Canada in a quality controlled facility
• Non GMO, gluten free, soy free, dairy free

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use.

Safety Information and Contraindications

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you are taking any prescription medication, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Sea buckthorn may interact with anticoagulant medications due to its mild antiplatelet activity, and may interact with antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Keep out of reach of children.

This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80076146).

About Sea Buckthorn 500mg | Omega 7 and Antioxidant | Hippophae rhamnoides Fruit

Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) fruit powder delivers the complete antioxidant and fatty acid profile of the sea buckthorn berry: vitamin C (among the highest concentrations of any fruit, 400 to 2,500mg per 100g fresh berry), carotenoids (beta-carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin, lutein), flavonoids (quercetin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol), tocopherols (vitamin E complex), and palmitoleic acid (omega 7, the monounsaturated fatty acid present in high concentrations in sea buckthorn fruit pulp and also produced endogenously as a lipokine). Whole fruit powder retains the water-soluble antioxidants (vitamin C, flavonoids) that are absent from extracted sea buckthorn oil. At 500mg per capsule and a suggested dose of 4 capsules per day (2,000mg), the 120 capsule bottle provides a 30 day supply. Health Canada approved (NPN 80076146) for providing antioxidants that help fight against cell damage caused by free radicals. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Non GMO and made in Canada in a quality controlled facility.