Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Virgin olive oil minor components (phenols, squalene, triterpenes) provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antithrombotic benefits that protect against oxidative stress and improve endothelial function.
Choose 'virgin' or 'extra virgin' olive oil over refined oils. The unrefined nature preserves minor components like phenols and squalene, which help reduce inflammation and protect blood vessel lining.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Microconstituents from virgin olive oil are bioavailable in humans and have shown antioxidant properties and capacity to improve endothelial function. Furthermore they are also able to modify the haemostasis, showing antithrombotic properties.
Why this rating
Based on experimental studies, in vitro data, and some human intervention studies, but the paper notes controversial results for antioxidant effects in vivo.
Source
International conference on the healthy effect of virgin olive oil
Jaen · European Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2005
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