OLIVE OIL AND HEALTH

"The substantial and regular consumption of extra-virgin olive oil (recent research suggests the daily use of 2 tablespoons, about 25 grams) provides a continuous intake of different molecules… which contain considerable biological and salubrious qualities...Clinical and experimental studies have shown that, due to their antioxidant faculties, some of the minor components of olive oil... contribute to the prevention of a number of chronic degenerative diseases (such as cardiovascular disorders, oncological illnesses, degeneration of the nervous system, and ageing)"

From Prof. Carlo Cannella, Department of Nutritional Science, University "La Sapienza", Rome, "L'Ulivo e l'Olio", Coltura e Cultura, May 2009.

 … thanks to extensive research in its unique phytonutrient composition, olive oil has become a legendary culinary oil with very difficult-to-match health benefits… The anti-inflammatory strength of olive oil rests on its polyphenols… both as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients in the body… As little as 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per day have been shown to be associated with significant anti-inflammatory benefits…
• cardiovascular benefits (antioxidant protction for blood vessels, cholesterol-balancing effects)
• digestive health benefits (anti-cancer effects in the digestive tract)
• bone health benefits
• cognitive benefits (among older adults)
• anti-cancer benefits (protection from risk of certain cancer types: breast, respiratory tract, upper digestive tract cancer)