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Apr. 4, 2016
Thyme-Enriched EVOO Prevents DNA Damage
Extra virgin olive oil enriched with its own phenolic compounds and the phenolic compounds of thyme prevent DNA damage.
Apr. 4, 2016
Med Diet Associated with Lower Hip Fractures
Results from a large observational study show the Mediterranean diet is associated with significantly lower risk of hip fractures in women.
Mar. 30, 2016
Topical Olive Oil Prevents Pressure Ulcers in Immobilized Patients
Topical application of extra virgin olive oil is a more cost effective alternative for preventing pressure ulcers in immobilized patients with the same beneficial outcomes as commonly used skin care products.
Mar. 15, 2016 Health
Mar. 10, 2016 Health
Researchers in Spain Finding Ways to Make Fat in Chocolate and Meats Healthier
Mar. 4, 2016 Health
Feb. 24, 2016
Med Diet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Incidence of Invasive Breast Cancer
Randomized trial shows that consuming a MedDiet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil reduces invasive breast cancer by 68 percent
Feb. 20, 2016
How EVOO Exerts Neuroprotective Activity Against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Phenols in extra virgin olive oil exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the brain that scavenge pesticide induced free radicals that contribute to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Feb. 19, 2016
Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Olive Oil
Phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil exert powerful natural anti-inflammatory benefits for various health conditions.
Feb. 18, 2016
Benefits of Olive Oil Consumption in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
A review of recent evidence shows that olive oil helps improve key mechanisms involved in the development and progression of type 2 diabetes, being a suitable recommendation as part of a healthy dietary intervention.
Feb. 16, 2016
Olive Oil Component Stops Gut Bacteria Linked To Heart and Brain Diseases
Extra virgin olive oil contains a non-toxic chemical compound called DMB that prevents gut bacteria from converting certain nutrients into a harmful chemical that negatively affects heart and brain health.
Feb. 16, 2016
Exclusive Olive Oil Consumption Protects Against Coronary Artery Disease
Studies show some promising results for a protective effect against coronary artery disease with exclusive olive oil consumption.
Feb. 12, 2016
Storage Temperature's Big Impact on Shelf Life of High-Phenolic Olive Oils
Researchers investigated the effect of temperature on the stability of phenolic compounds in virgin olive oil during long-term storage.
Feb. 12, 2016
Olive Oil May Be Useful in Brain Cancer Chemoprevention
Compounds in extra virgin olive oil inhibit key proinflammatory molecules involved in the development and progression of aggressive brain cancer.
Feb. 8, 2016
Mediterranean Diet with EVOO Reduces Cognitive Decline in Older Age
A Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil is a promising dietary intervention to reduce age-related cognitive decline including Alzheimer's, dementia, and mild cognitive impairment.
Feb. 8, 2016
Low Carb Mediterranean Diet Results in Higher Rate of Remission in Type 2 Diabetes
A low-carb Mediterranean diet delays medication use and results in higher rate of remission in type 2 diabetes compared to low-fat diet.
Feb. 1, 2016
New Research Shows Olive Oil, Virgin or Not, Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have developed a new way of measuring subtle changes in heart health over just a few weeks by looking at studying protein patterns in urine, a method known as proteomics.
Feb. 1, 2016
Role of Olive Oil in the Hallmarks of Aging
A review article looks at the role of monounsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols in EVOO on the aging process at the cellular and molecular levels.
Jan. 28, 2016
U.S. Announces New Dietary Guidelines
The United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services have released the eighth edition of its Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Dec. 29, 2015
EVOO Effective in Lowering High Blood Pressure
Two tablespoons of phenol-rich EVOO can be effective in lowering blood pressure, according to a University of California at Davis Olive Center review.
Oct. 27, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Associated with a Larger Brain
Those who adhered to a Mediterranean diet, Columbia researchers found, showed less brain atrophy associated with cognitive decline.