New Study at Temple Shows Extra Virgin Olive Oil Staves Off Multiple Forms of Dementia in Mice
Boosting brain function is key to staving off the effects of aging. And if there was one thing every person should consider doing right now to keep their brain young, it is to add extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) to their diet, according to research...
Dietary monounsaturated fatty acids intake and risk of skin photoaging
Abstract Background: Intake of monounsaturated fatty acids has been reported to reduce oxidative stress, insulin resistance and related inflammatory processes and may thus protect from skin photoaging. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between the risk of photoaging, monounsaturated fatty acids intake and...
Beneficial effects of olive oil phenols on the
aging process: Experimental evidence and possible mechanisms of action
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Effects of Olive Oil on Blood Pressure: Epidemiological, Clinical, and Mechanistic Evidence
1. Introduction Primary or essential hypertension can be currently defined, despite some variations across cardiovascular disease (CVD) societies, as the chronic elevation of blood pressure (BP) values over 130/80 mmHg, with no identifiable cause that, in the long-term, causes end-organ damage and results in increased morbidity...
Oleocanthal rapidly and selectively induces cancer cell death via lysosomal membrane permeabilization
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), a central component of the Mediterranean diet, contains an abundance of phenolic antioxidants that are potent inhibitors of reactive oxygen species and is associated with a reduced risk for several types of human cancer.1 Polyphenolic secoiridoids of EVOO have been shown to...
Olive Oil Nutraceuticals in the Prevention and Management of Diabetes: From Molecules to Lifestyle
Abstract Lifestyle is the primary prevention of diabetes, especially type-2 diabetes (T2D). Nutritional intake of olive oil (OO), the key Mediterranean diet component has been associated with the prevention and management of many chronic diseases including T2D. Several OO bioactive compounds such as monounsaturated fatty acids,...
Olive oil may lower heart disease risk
Olive oil may help lower the risk of heart disease, according to preliminary research that also showed it was beneficial as a substitute for butter or mayonnaise. "Previous studies have linked high consumption of olive oil with better cardiovascular health, particularly in Mediterranean countries where olive...
Therapeutic Effects of Olive and Its Derivatives on Osteoarthritis: From Bench to Bedside
Abstract Osteoarthritis is a major cause of morbidity among the elderly worldwide. It is a disease characterized by localized inflammation of the joint and destruction of cartilage, leading to loss of function. Impaired chondrocyte repair mechanisms, due to inflammation, oxidative stress and autophagy, play important roles...
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Greek HighPhenolic Early Harvest EVOO in Mild Cognitive Impairment:The MICOIL Pilot Study
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Greek HighPhenolic Early Harvest EVOODownload ...