Olive Oil

Olive oil is composed mainly of the mixed triglyceride esters of oleic acid and palmitic acid and of other fatty acids. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and is considered a healthy fat and provides a ton of health benefits.

  • Olive oil is rich in polyphenols and provides excellent anti-inflammatory benefits for our body.
  • Olive oil was also found to reduce oxidative damage to cells and hence may help in preventing cancer.
  • Olive oil has excellent cardiovascular benefits. It helps to lower cholesterol and LDL levels in the blood. Olive oil contains the monounsaturated fatty acid oleic acid and antioxidants such as vitamin E and carotenoids, and oleuropein, that may help prevent the oxidation of LDL particles
  • Olive Oil also helps to lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure.
  • Secoiridoids is a kind of polyphenol found in olive oil that ensures our digestive health.
  • Olive Oil supports bone health and is believed to help with better blood levels of calcium and bone formation.
  • Olive Oil may help to improve cognitive functions.

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