Cetyl myristoleate (CMO) is the common name for cis-9-cetyl myristoleate, a compound synthesized from cetyl alcohol and mysristoleic acid. The rational for its use is that it may inhibit the production of inflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
    CMO was discovered in 1972 by Harry W. Diehl, Ph.D., a researcher at the National Institutes of Health. At the time, Dr. Diehl was responsible for testing anti-inflammatory drugs on lab animals. In order for him to test the drugs, he first had to artificially induce arthritis in the animals by injecting a heat-killed bacterium called Freund’s adjuvant. Dr. Diehl discovered that Swiss albino mice did not get arthritis after injection of Freund’s adjuvant. Eventually, he was able to determine that cetyl myristoleate CMO was the factor present naturally in mice that was responsible for this protection. When CMO was injected into various strains of rats, it offered the same protection against arthritis. It has been proposed that CMO acts as a joint “lubricant” and anti-inflammatory agent. For more CMO information.

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Cetyl Myristoleate Fatty Acid Complex for Joints, from beef tallow
CMO contains concentrated extract of the fatty acid  cerasomal-cis-9-acetyl-myristoleate from natural bovine source.  CMO is not found in any vegetable oils or other common foods. It is found in low amounts in animal connective tissue.



Usage: Take 1 CMO capsule daily, or as directed by your qualified health consultant.

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There are dozens products available in store. Chondroitin supplement for arthritic discomfort is often combined with this nutrient.

True CMO, 380 mg, 60 Capsules, Cetyl Myristoleate Fatty Acid Complex for Joints Dietary Supplement. True CMO contains  concentrated extract of the fatty acid  cerasomal-cis-9-acetyl-myristoleate from natural bovine source. CMO is not found in any  vegetable oils or other common foods. It is found in low amounts in animal connective tissue. True CMO contains the identical compound referenced in a published clinical trial, which is a bovine product and not from a vegetable source. 

CMO study review
People with the wear-and-tear kind of arthritis of the knee may benefit from a proprietary cream containing a blend of cetylated fatty acids. Pain relief and improved functional performance may be experienced as early as half an hour after the cmo cream is applied to the affected joint.

CMO supplement for dog
Just wanted to know if this product, i.e. the CMO capsules are safe to give to my 40 lb. dog, and does it even work for dogs?
    We have not seen studies regarding the use of CMO in dogs so we don't know if it is effective for dogs or cats or other pets, and if it is effective, what the appropriate dosage would be. Some people like to use CMO for their dogs, others like to use Joint Power Rx which also has cats claw herb for arthritis.

Does cetyl myristoleate interfere with the use of tribulus terrestris extract herb?
   A. We don't suspect there would be any significant interactions. We will update this article with additional cmo research regarding benefits for arthritis.