Olive Oil Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A recent study has found that olive oil consumption may be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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Certain Nutrients May Help Reduce Accumulation of Iron in the Brain
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Thyme-Enriched Olive Oil May Reduce DNA Damage
Read nowOxidative damage to DNA has been associated with a range of ailments, including atherosclerosis, heart failure, chronic fatigue syndrome, and Asperger syndrome. A recent study suggests that consuming virgin olive oil enriched with polyphenol compounds from thyme may protect DNA...
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High Polyphenol Content Olive Oil May Lower LDL Cholesterol Concentrations
Read nowLDL or “bad” cholesterol has been linked with early atherosclerosis and high cardiovascular risk. A recent study suggests that the polyphenols found in olive oil may lower LDL cholesterol concentrations and the buildup of LDL in the arterial walls in healthy...
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Compound Found in Olive Oil May Destroy Cancer Cells, Leave Healthy Cells Alone
Read nowPrevious studies have linked olive oil consumption to a lower risk of cancer. A recent study suggests that a phenolic compound called oleocanthal, which is found in olive oil, may be able to selectively kill cancerous cells while leaving healthy cells...
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Olive Oil May Help You Feel Fuller
Read nowSatiety is the feeling of being full. The faster a person reaches the point of satiety, the less they will eat, which could result in weight loss. According to a series of three interconnected studies, olive oil - specifically the...
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Type of Fat You Consume Important for Risk of Heart Disease
Read nowA recent groundbreaking study has shown that the type of calories and fat you eat have the most influence on your risk of cardiovascular disease. Participants in the study who followed the Mediterranean diet supplemented with walnuts or olive oil...
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Olive Oil May Improve Blood Vessel Function
Read nowArteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Atherosclerosis occurs when plaque builds up within the walls of the arteries and causes them to stiffen. A recent four month study has found that olive oil may improve...
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Olive Oil Enriched Diet Shown to Improve Bone Health
Read nowA recent study from Spain suggests that following the Mediterranean Diet enriched with extra olive oil may increase the formation of healthy bones in mature adults. Participants in the study who followed this diet for two years had increased serum...
