Joint Health
CMO Background and Benefits

 CMO is an abbreviation for cetyl myristoleate, better known as cis-9-ketyl myristoleate. It is chemically an ester, meaning it is the product of a reaction between an acid and an alcohol. In the case of CMO, the alcohol is cetyl alcohol and the acid is myristoleic acid. CMO belongs to the chemical group of cetylated fatty acids, which also includes cetyl myristate, cetyl laureate, cetyl oleate, cetyl palmitate and cetyl palmitoleate. CMO is the best known of these compounds, although naturally occurring CMO sources are usually a mixture of many cetylated fatty acids.
American drugstore Harry W. Diehl discovered cetyl myristoleate during his research in the 1950s and 1960s, although he was not officially recognized for his discovery until 1972. Dr. Diehl theorized that the mice in his study did not suffer from arthritis because they produced CMO.
 
Animal fats are the most common sources of CMO in the diet, including dairy products and fish oil. Some nuts also contain significant amounts of CMO. Commercial production of GMO is usually by catalyzing the reaction between cetyl alcohol and myristic acid with p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate. The specific biochemical role of GMO is currently unclear, although it is thought to be similar to that of omega-3 fatty acids.

Uses of CMO
The most common use of CMO as a dietary supplement relates to joint function. It reduces inflammation and also supports the immune system.

Signs that you need CMO
Chronic joint discomfort that affects mobility is the main sign that you need CMO. Specific signs of this type include difficulty standing up and climbing stairs. Chronic inflammatory conditions such as fibromyalgia and psoriasis also mean you should take CMO. Autoimmune conditions, where the body attacks itself, may also be signs that CMO could help you. Common conditions that may mean you need CMO include tension headaches.