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Many people buy into the supposed health benefits on olive oil, which probably boils down to its phenolic content. However, this depends on many things and drop
by clumsysmurf 13y ago
Many people buy into the supposed health benefits on olive oil, which probably boils down to its phenolic content. However, this depends on many things and drops over time.
The end of this article has some tips to ensure getting the best oil.
http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/olive-oil-health-benefits-1307104.htm http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/olive-oil-health-bene...
- vixen99 13y agoHardly 'supposed'. There are plenty of peer-reviewed studies indicating the benefits of olive oil.
- andrewl 13y agoGood olive oils contain an anti-inflammatory substance called oleocanthal, which is similar to ibuprofen. It's been suggested that it's part of what makes the Mediterranean diet so healthful: http://www.monell.org/news/news_releases/olive_oil_contains_natural_anti_inflammatory_agent http://www.monell.org/news/news_releases/olive_oil_contains_...