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Nov. 30, 2018
Machine Improves Yield in Trial Runs by Hitting Olive Paste With Electricity
A new machine to improve yield fits into the standard olive oil production line, demonstrating that technology has a role in the development of the sector.
Apr. 12, 2018
Greeks Lament EU Decision That Allows Enriching Seed Oils With Phenols
Greek Parliament members criticized an EU decision that allows the use synthetic hydroxytyrosol as a seed oil additive.
Nov. 27, 2017
Olives Grown at High Altitudes Found to Have More Antioxidants
A study found a positive relationship between altitude and levels of CoQ10, tocopherols and phenolic compounds.
Oct. 9, 2017 Health
Phenols in Olive Mill Byproducts Can Be Effective Preservatives in Fresh Meats
Sep. 1, 2017 Health
Dark Chocolate With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Cardiovascular Risk Profile
Aug. 8, 2017 Health
Aug. 7, 2017 Health
Jul. 6, 2017 Production
EU Project Aims to Improve Mediterranean Olive Oil Sector Competitiveness
Jun. 21, 2017
World's Healthiest Olive Oil? The Jury's Still Out.
Boundary Bend claimed in a press release that its California blend was declared the "world's healthiest olive oil" at a competition in Spain. Scientists caution, however, that such a distinction is premature and, at worst, misguided.
Apr. 26, 2017
Olive Oil Helps Reverse Damage of High-Fat Diets
Researchers in Chile found a compound in olive oil reduced the adverse effects on cholesterol and insulin caused by a high-fat diet.
Apr. 24, 2017
7th-Grader Finds Cancer-Fighting Chemical in Green Tea
A middle-schooler's intellectual curiosity led to a home lab experiment that showed an antioxidant in green tea holds promise for cancer prevention.
Feb. 15, 2017
U.K. Campaign Against Charred Foods Casts Light on Benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
A U.K. public health campaign aims to increase awareness of the risks of consuming browned food. This latest proclamation and vocal criticism from its opponents have cast renewed focus on the foods and diets known to mitigate cancer risk.
Jan. 24, 2017
A Cheap, Easy Way to Quantify Biophenols for the EU Health Claim
A group of researchers has shown how an easy method can be applied by small labs and producers to certify compliance with Europe's polyphenols health claim.
Dec. 31, 2016
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Problems Associated with Diabetes
A phenolic compound found naturally in olive oil reduces and may even prevent cardiovascular problems associated with diabetes mellitus, according to a new study by a group of Spanish researchers.
Dec. 9, 2016
How Olive Oil Can Help Fight India's Deadly Trend
Hydroxytyrosol's potential in preventing mercury-related cytotoxicity may make olive oil an excellent nutritional resource to help combat a growing health crisis in India, research shows.
Sep. 12, 2016
Oleocanthal, a Polyphenol in Olive Oil, Positively Impacts Human Melanoma Cells
According to new research, oleocanthal may be a potent anticancer agent for aggressive melanoma skin cancers.
Sep. 9, 2016
Researchers Uncover Neuroprotective Effect of Picholine Olive Oils
Hydroxycinnamic acids, abundant in Picholine extra virgin olive oils, show neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's B-amyloid peptide plaque deposits in the brain.
Sep. 8, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Health Outcomes for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Biologically active compounds in EVOO decrease oxidative stress and improve functional capacity in fibromyalgia sufferers.
Sep. 6, 2016
Recent study findings suggested that oleuropein possesses neuroprotective effects in an in vitro model of PD when administered preventively as a pre-treatment.
Aug. 25, 2016
EVOO Polyphenols May Provide Protection Against Platelet Aggregation in Cardiovascular Disease
Polyphenols in EVOO inhibit the platelet aggregation that can lead to abnormal clotting and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Aug. 3, 2016
Olive Oil May Protect Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A recent French study reported a decreased risk of late AMD among olive oil users, "after adjustment for multiple potential confounders.”
Jun. 10, 2016
Innovations, Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Ancient Olympia
The Oleocanthal International Society Conference and Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards featured breakthroughs in olive oil research, a new olive tree varietal, and an olive oil competition for high-phenolic oils.
May. 17, 2016
Various studies show olive oil is beneficial for infection and infectious diseases having antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial effects.