Olive Oil
Description
Olive Oil is the Oil pressed from the flesh of the Olive (Olea europaea) - Olive Oil is derived from the Olive fruit rather than its seed.
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Cardiovascular System
Olive Oil (only Extra Virgin Olive Oil) may reduce the risk of Atherosclerosis (due to the Antioxidant properties of the Hydroxytyrosol and Oleuropein content of (Extra Virgin) Olive Oil. [1]
Olive Oil may inhibit abnormal Blood Clotting (by lowering plasma Fibrinogen levels). [2]
Olive Oil may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (due to the Oleoeuropein content of Olive Oil): [3]
In one human study, the use of 2/3 tablespoon of Olive Oil per day reduced Blood Pressure by five systolic points and four diastolic points.
Olive Oil (daily consumption of Olive Oil for at least four weeks) may lower the risk of Ischemic Heart Disease. [4]
Cells
Olive Oil may benefit the Cells of the body - Olive Oil may assist the development of Cell Membranes, Cell formation and Cell differentiation (probably due to the sum total of Olive Oil's various components).
Digestive System
Olive Oil may stimulate the secretion of Bile (due to the Cycloartenol content of Olive Oil).
Olive Oil may alleviate Constipation.
Olive Oil may reduce the production of Cholesterol-induced Gallstones (due to Monounsaturated Fatty Acids). [5]
Olive Oil may help to prevent Ulcerative Colitis. [6]
Eyes & Vision
Olive Oil may help to prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). [7]
Immune System
Olive Oil may lower the risk of developing some types of Cancer: [8]
Olive Oil may lower the risk of developing Cancer - Breast. [9]
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