Olive

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Description

The Olive is the Fruit from the Olive tree.

 

Botanical Name

 Olea europaea from the Olive (Oleaceae) family.

 

 

 

Health Benefits of Olives

Cardiovascular System

 Olives may help to prevent Atherosclerosis (due to the Polyphenols content of Olives).  [1]

 

Immune System

 Olives may help to prevent some types of Cancer (due to the Polyphenols content of Olives):  [2]

 Olives may help to prevent Cancer - Colon.  [3]

 Olives may reduce Inflammation (due to the Polyphenols content of Olives).  [4]

 

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