Micronutrients & recovery
Hydroxytyrosol (HTyr) and its derivatives provide cardioprotective benefits by protecting LDL from oxidation, with a specific health claim established by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) requiring a daily intake of 20g of olive oil containing at least 5mg of HTyr and derivatives.
To get the heart-protective benefits of hydroxytyrosol, incorporate high-quality extra virgin olive oil into your daily diet. The European Food Safety Authority suggests that 20 grams of olive oil containing at least 5mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives provides these benefits. This is easily achieved by using EVOO as your primary cooking fat and dressing.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a health claim about the role of OOPs in protecting LDL from oxidation in vivo: 'A daily intake of 20 g of olive oil, which contains at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives (e.g., oleuropein and tyrosol) provides the expected beneficial effects' [26].
Why this rating
Supported by EFSA health claim, in vitro/in vivo studies, and clinical trials, though some trials showed no effect on inflammation markers.
Source
Hydroxytyrosol, Tyrosol and Derivatives and Their Potential Effects on Human Health
Ana Marković et al. · Molecules · 2019
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