Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive oil protects against inflammation, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular risk caused by aging.

Scientific studies provide more and more evidence of the beneficial properties of olive oil for our health. A team of researchers from the Department of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology of the University of Córdoba announced the result of a study demonstrating that olive oil has a protective effect against various diseases.

An inexhaustible source of health

Thanks to its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid), olive oil provides other important benefits:

• Raises HDL (good) cholesterol levels
• Lowers LDL-c (bad) cholesterol
• Benefits the control of arterial hypertension
• Reduces the occurrence of thrombosis and prevents the onset of diabetes

Watch the amount you consume and learn how to use it

The recommended daily intake is three to six servings. However, people suffering from obesity who are undergoing dietary treatment should control it by following their doctor's advice. The use of olive oil in Mediterranean cooking is essential. As a dressing for salads and stews, and even for frying potatoes. In the latter case, nutritionists recommend its use over any other vegetable oil, since it continues to maintain its properties at high temperatures.

Source: Fundación Española del Corazón