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Olive Oil As Medicine The Effect On Blood Lipids And Lipoproteins
Key Takeaways: Just 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) a day can improve cholesterol levels and lower heart disease risk. EVOO with higher phenol content offers greater benefits, including reduced LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and increased HDL (“good”...
Olive Leaf Extract Exhibits Antiviral Activity in Spain 2005
Key Takeaways: Olive leaf extract (LExt) and its main compound, oleuropein, show strong antiviral effects against VHSV (a harmful fish virus). Pre-treating the virus with LExt or oleuropein cut its infectivity by up to 90%. LExt not only blocked infection...
Olive Leaf Exract Prevents Obesity, Cognitive Declies in Japan in 2021
Key Takeaways: Olive leaf extract (OLE) helped prevent obesity and fat gain in inactive mice fed a high-fat diet. It protected working memory and reduced signs of depression caused by poor diet and inactivity. OLE improves antioxidant activity in...
Olive extract supplement decreases pain and improves daily activities in adults with osteoarthritis and decreases plasma homocysteine in those with rheumatoid arthritis
Key Takeaways: Olive extract supplements improved daily activities and reduced pain in people with osteoarthritis (OA). In rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, the supplement significantly lowered homocysteine levels, a marker linked to cardiovascular risk. C-reactive protein (CRP), a key inflammation...
Acute Antiplatelet Effects of an Oleocanthal-Rich Olive Oil in Type II Diabetic Patients: A Postprandial Study
Key Takeaways: Oleocanthal, a natural compound in extra virgin olive oil, acts like ibuprofen in reducing platelet activity. In type 2 diabetic patients, meals with oleocanthal-rich olive oil significantly lowered platelet sensitivity for up to 4 hours. The strongest...
