Clinical Protocol

7-Day Palmitic Acid Regulation Plan

A strategy to manage levels of Palmitic Acid (a saturated fat), focusing on reducing excess carbohydrate conversion and balancing fat sources.

Protocol Objectives
Stop Sugar Conversion

The liver creates Palmitic Acid from excess sugar (De Novo Lipogenesis). Cutting sugar is often more effective than cutting fat.

Palm Oil Awareness

Reduce intake of Palm Oil (common in processed foods), which is the direct dietary source of Palmitic Acid.

Increase Oleic Acid

Consuming Olive Oil (Oleic Acid) helps the body desaturate Palmitic Acid, converting it into less harmful forms.

Moderate Dairy Fat

Dairy fat is high in Palmitic Acid. Switch to lower fat dairy or olive oil temporarily to see if levels drop.

Day 1 Olive Oil Swap
Breakfast
Oatmeal (No Butter)
Use nuts for fat.
Lunch
Chicken Salad (Olive Oil)
High Oleic Acid.
Dinner
Salmon & Rice
Polyunsaturated fats.
Day 2 Sugar Elimination
Breakfast
Eggs & Spinach
Savory start.
Lunch
Turkey Burger (No Bun)
Lean protein.
Dinner
Cod with Pesto
Pesto uses olive oil.
Day 3 Processed Food Detox
Breakfast
Green Smoothie
Fresh ingredients.
Lunch
Lentil Soup
No hidden palm oil.
Dinner
Steak (Trim Fat)
Leaner red meat.
Day 4 Avocado Day
Breakfast
Avocado Toast
Monounsaturated fat.
Lunch
Shrimp & Avocado Salad
More MUFAs.
Dinner
Roast Chicken (Olive Oil)
Avoid butter.
Day 5 Low Dairy
Breakfast
Berry & Almond Milk
Dairy free.
Lunch
Tuna Sandwich
Olive oil mayo.
Dinner
Vegetable Curry (Coconut)
Coconut has different sats.
Day 6 High Fiber
Breakfast
Chia Pudding
Fiber blunts synthesis.
Lunch
Black Bean Bowl
Slow carbs.
Dinner
Fish Tacos
Grilled, not fried.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Poached Eggs
Classic.
Lunch
Mediterranean Plate
Olives/Hummus.
Dinner
Lean Pork & Greens
Simple.

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Protocol Guidelines & Science
Lipogenesis

Remember: High Palmitic Acid often points to high carb intake, not just high fat intake. If you eat low fat/high carb, your liver makes Palmitic Acid.

Desaturation

The enzyme SCD1 converts Palmitic to Palmitoleic acid. This enzyme is regulated by insulin. Lowering insulin improves this conversion.

Scientific References:
1. Volk, B. M., et al. (2014). 'Effects of step-wise increases in dietary carbohydrate on circulating saturated fatty acids and palmitoleic acid.' PLOS ONE.
2. Carta, G., et al. (2017). 'Palmitic acid: physiological role, metabolism and nutritional implications.' Frontiers in Physiology.