Health and Olive Oil
More Olive Oil Could Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains a number of active compounds that contribute to heart health. Observational studies consistently find that those who consume the most have a lower risk of heart disease.
One giant review study, which included data from over 840,000 subjects, found that those who ate the most olive oil were 9% less likely to have heart issues and 11% less likely to die early compared to those who ate the least olive oil
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26148926
Olive Oil May Protect Against Stroke
A diet high in olive has been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of stroke in observational studies.
One French study that compared olive oil use and stroke incidence that those who consumed the highest amounts of olive oil had a 41% lower risk of stroke. A number of other studies have also found similar results
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Help Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil may help improve insulin sensitivity, which can help protect against type 2 diabetes or to manage pre-existing diabetes. Around one million people in Australia are thought to have type 2 diabetes.
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Olive Oil Consumption May Improve Bone Health
Emerging evidence links polyphenols and olive oil consumption to a reduced risk of bone loss in old age. More research is required to prove this with any certainty.
The results of a recent study in 870 participants seem to support this theory. They found that people who consumed the highest amount of Extra Virgin Olive Oil had a 51% reduced risk of bone fractures
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The Compounds in Olive Oil May Protect Against Certain Cancers
It’s known that what and how we eat can influence cancer risk.
Observational studies have shown a lower incidence of some cancers in regions where olive oil consumption is high.
A large analysis of 19 previous studies found that those with a higher consumption of olive oil had a lower risk of breast cancer and cancers of the digestive system.
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21443483
A Diet High in Extra Virgin Olive Oil May be Good for Brain Health
Early research suggests that a diet high in Extra Virgin Olive Oil may inhibit the compounds responsible for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
One study compared an Extra Virgin Olive Oil-enhanced Mediterranean diet with a standard low fat diet and found those on the Extra Virgin Olive Oil diet suffered less cognitive decline (loss of brain function and memory) after a 6.5 year follow up ( 23).
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