Olive Oil Offers Cardio Protection & More

Olive oil has been pinpointed as a major source of the cardiovascular benefits long associated with a Mediterranean diet. A recent study of a healthy Mediterranean population showed that olive oil consumption accounted for as much as a 44% reduction in cardiovascular deaths compared to those who didn’t use olive oil.

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But did you know that if you’re not consuming the right type or amount of olive oil, you might not be getting much benefit at all?

This is because different types of olive oil have varying amounts of polyphenols. Although olive oils health benefits have historically been attributed to its high monounsaturated fatty acid content, new evidence suggests it’s the polyphenols in olive oil, which have anti-inflammatory properties, that may contribute most to the oil’s cardiovascular benefits.

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