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Jul. 18, 2022
Adding Water During Olive Oil Production Lowers Quality, Researchers Find
Arbequina extra virgin olive oil produced without added water had higher levels of polyphenol and better oxidative stability than oils produced with added water.
Jul. 13, 2022
Consuming EVOO Results in More Polyphenols in Breast Milk, Study Finds
The study is reportedly the first to evaluate the possible vertical transmission of polyphenols to the offspring of laboratory rats fed extra virgin olive oil during pregnancy and lactation.
Jul. 6, 2022
New European Label Recognizes Health Benefits of High-Polyphenol EVOOs
The goal of the Aristoil Plus project is to improve olive oil quality among its members and promote olive oil as a nutraceutical food to consumers.
Jun. 13, 2022 Opinions
Jun. 6, 2022 Producer Profiles
The Olive Farm that Breathed New Life into Cyprus’s No Man’s Land
Jan. 17, 2022 Health
Dec. 30, 2021 Basics
Nov. 16, 2021
Study: Virgin Olive Oils Protect Ready-To-Eat Salads from Some Bacteria
Researchers found virgin olive oils high in polyphenols lowered the risk of contamination from common food-borne pathogens by up to 90 percent.
Sep. 28, 2021
How to Store Extra Virgin Olive Oil at Home
Optimal storage entails protecting EVOO from light, heat and oxygen. Proper storage will ensure olive oil’s quality and health benefits are preserved for as long as possible.
Sep. 15, 2021
Study: Oleocanthal Regulates Abnormalities in Receptor Responsible for Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the University of Louisiana-Monroe are working to create an oral oleocanthal-based supplement for Alzheimer’s patients.
Sep. 1, 2021
Oleocanthal-Based Treatment Shows Promise Against Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer
A study from the University of Louisiana-Monroe showed that an oleocanthal-xylitol formulation suppressed the initiation and progression of breast cancer in mice.
Aug. 26, 2021
Certain Food Proteins Reduce Bitterness and Pungency of EVOO
The findings could pave the way to increase the appeal of extra virgin olive oil for consumers turned off by bitter and pungent flavors.
Jun. 30, 2021
Spanish Researchers Begin Trialing Olive-Derived Treatment for Long Covid
A supplement made from polyphenols from olives and flavonoids from oranges will be given to patients to try and alleviate the symptoms associated with long Covid.
May. 21, 2021
Study: EVOO-Rich Diet Improved Weight and Insulin Sensitivity in Mice with Liver Disease
The research also demonstrated that extra virgin olive oil did not reduce the damage inflicted by high-fat diets on mice with fatty liver disease.
May. 13, 2021
Grant Recipient to Study Impacts of Polyphenols on DNA Function
Andrea del Saz Lara is one of four recipients of the International Olive Council's research scholarships. She will investigate the effect of hydroxytyrosol on epigenomes and microRNA.
May. 4, 2021
Tips for Selecting High-Polyphenol Olive Oils
A guideline for selecting high polyphenol oils, with no additional information other than what is on the bottle’s label.
May. 3, 2021
Phytochemicals in Olive Oil Help Prevent a Range of Diseases, Study Finds
Olive oil, the most distinctive attribute of the Mediterranean diet, is associated with many health benefits including protection against acute and chronic inflammation.
Apr. 5, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Can Delay Parkinson's Disease, Study Shows
Nutrition could become a useful tool for physicians trying to mitigate the impacts of neurodegenerative diseases, according to researchers.
Mar. 29, 2021
Healthy Compounds in Pomace Oil Absorbed by Fried Foods, Study Finds
Frying with olive pomace oil may be healthier than other cooking oils.
Mar. 15, 2021
Studies Suggest EVOO Helps Reduce Covid Symptoms
Extra virgin olive oil and other key foods in the Mediterranean diet lower the risk of a cytokine storm, boost the immune system and have antiviral properties.
Mar. 11, 2021
High-Polyphenol EVOO May Lower Risk of Vascular Diseases Associated with Diabetes
While the results of the study confirm previous findings, the message from researchers is new: The type of olive oil used in cardiovascular health studies is an important variable.
Feb. 6, 2021
Dr. Gundry’s Olive Oil: Controversial Pitchman Peddles a Dose of Deception
A video advertisement for polyphenol-rich olive oil features a Beverly Hills doctor making questionable claims.