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Adapted from an article by Timothy Huzar in Medical News Today, December 15, 2020
Reference: Yubero-Serrano EM, Fernandez-Gandara C, Garcia-Rios A, et al. Mediterranean diet and endothelial function in patients with coronary heart disease: an analysis of the CORDIOPREV randomized controlled trial. PLOS Med. 2020;17(9):e1003282. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003282
Reference: Flynn MM, Tierney A, Itsiopoulos C. Is extra virgin olive oil the critical ingredient driving the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet? Nutrients. 2023;15:2915.
The authors noted some limitations of this review: most studies did not include the specific phenolic content of the EVOO used, and many were conducted in the EU, where EVOO has been a part of the diet for centuries. More investigation, especially studies that identify the specific levels of phenols, is needed to confirm and build on these findings.
Adapted from an article in Duke Medicine Health News, September 2020, Vol. 6, No. 9
Reference: Guasch-Ferré M, Liu G, Li Y, et al. Olive oil consumption and cardiovascular risk in US adults. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020;75(15):1729-1739.
The following is excerpted from an article published by the Mayo Clinic News Network on November 17, 2014.
The diet also recognizes the importance of being physically active and enjoying meals with family and friends.
A large body of evidence shows that daily consumption of EVOO confers numerous health benefits, including a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Stay tuned for part II, in which we’ll explore how the polyphenols in EVOO exert powerful protective effects against CVD.
A large body of evidence shows that daily consumption of EVOO can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Part I of this two-part series highlighted the contributions of oleic acid (OA). The other bioactive components of EVOO that protect against CVD are its more than 30 polyphenols.
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Adapted from an article in Science Codex, November 9, 2020
Reference: Presentation P929, American Heart Association Virtual Scientific Sessions 2020, November 13 -17, 2020.
The following is adapted from an article on Newsmax by Karen Ridder, June 3, 2015.
10. Can make your hair beautiful: MD Health reports that treating hair with olive oil can make it soft and shiny as well as help prevent hair loss. Olive oil is also a home remedy for lice and dandruff.
The following article by Alice. G Walton is reprinted from Forbes, May 20, 2014.
"The findings of our study," said study author Philip Eaton, "help to explain why previous research has shown that a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular problems like stroke, heart failure and heart attacks.” Avocados may work too, the team told the BBC, since they also contain healthy unsaturated fats.
Reprinted from HealthNewsDigest.com
“Adding olive oil to your diet can be simple and tasty,” adds Chef Fario. “For the best results, buy a good-quality extra virgin olive oil and store it in a cool dark place so that it doesn’t go rancid or isn’t subjected to a lot of light exposure.”
Adapted from an article by Colin Poitras, September 21, 2022
Polyphenol-rich extra virgin olive oil, on its own and as part of the well-studied Mediterranean Diet, has demonstrated significant positive effects on the body and mind.