Olive Oil
Properties
and Benefits

 

Olive Oil is one of the “star” products in gastronomy. But the truth is it is also a star product for health due to its multiple properties and benefits. It is also known as “liquid gold” and this is so because of the medical research conducted during the last years. This research has determined that olive oil has very beneficial properties for the body.

IT PREVENTS CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASES

Olive oil contains high levels of Omega 9 fatty acids such as oleic acid, which regulates blood cholesterol levels in blood, reducing “bad” cholesterol (LDL) without impacting the levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL). This contributes to improve blood flow and it reduces blood pressure.

IT PROTECTS THE BRAIN
FROM COGNITIVE DECLINE

Among its nutrients, olive oil contains polyphenols. These bioactive components act as anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatories. The consumption of extra virgin olive oil improves cognitive and metabolic functions; it also favours cerebral tissue development and the formation of cellular membranes, avoiding memory issues and slowing down the cognitive damage linked to Alzheimer.

IT STRENGTHENS
THE IMMUNOLOGIC SYSTEM

Due to anti-oxidant properties and basic nutrients of olive oil, the immunologic system is strengthened, remaining active in the defense of our body against any bacteria or virus that might harm our organism. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, olive oil has demonstrated to be particularly effective against Helicobacter Pylori, a type of bacteria that may cause ulcers and stomach cancer.

IT SLOWS DOWN AGEING

Thanks to the high concentration of polyphenols, which is one of olive oil’s principal ingredients, it helps to slows down ageing by carrying out a protective role against oxidative cellular stress. These polyphenols act as natural anti-oxidants and together with vitamins E and K, also provided by olive oil, they slow the appearance of skin wrinkles and they keep the skin’s elasticity.

IT STRENGTHEN BONES

With only one or two spoons of olive oil a day, you can achieve a proper mineralization of your bones; contributing to its development during the growth period. It is highly recommended for olive oil to be a part of children’s diet. Its consumption in adults reduces the loss of calcium that takes place during the aging process and that might end up in the development of osteoporosis.

IT IMPROVES DIGESTION

Olive oil reduces acid gastric secretion, which is the resulting mix of the secretion of several epithelial cells, protecting this way against gastrointestinal diseases and preventing gastric acidity. Besides, it increases the PH levels of your organism because it helps to absorb magnesium and calcium.

IT BOOSTS WEIGHT LOSS

The consumption of healthy fats like the olive oil enhances weight loss and its permanence because its consumption accelerates the metabolism by increasing calorie burning. A diet rich in olive oil (healthy fats) is more effective in the loss and weight maintenance than a low-fat diet.

AGAINST CONSTIPATION

Olive Oil helps to prevent constipation due to its soft laxative effect. Besides, it also helps to better
absorb intestinal nutrients, easing intestinal transit and reducing intestinal inflammation and irritation.

IT RELIEVES JOINT PAIN

Among all the ingredients that olive oil has, we must highlight the “Oleo Cantal". This is a natural isolated
component which gives olive oil its characteristic flavour, being, at the same time, anti-inflammatory. This is the reason why it diminishes in considerable manner joint and muscle pain as well as rheumatoid arthritis swelling.

ANTICARCINOGENIC PROPERTIES

Results obtained in different scientific studies have demonstrated that there is a smaller incidence of different types of cancer in Mediterranean countries (main consumers of olive oil) such as breast cancer, which is connected to animal saturated fats consumption. Olive oil anti-oxidants help to reduce the oxidative damage caused by free radicals, which is believed to be one of the main causes of cancer.

IT FIGHT DIABETES

Nutritional recommendations for people with diabetes mellitus type II include the Mediterranean diet and the consumption of monounsaturated fat acids, above all oleic acid (Olive Oil) with the aim to reduce complications in patients who suffer from this disease. Olive oil has a protective effect against diabetes due to its beneficial effects in blood glucose and insulin sensibility.

IT PROTECTS THE LIVER

The use of extra virgin olive oil, specially its raw consumption (one spoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil fasting in the mornings) is an ideal food for liver and gallbladder detox. Also, it helps to purify the body and it protect against the so called “fat liver” disease.

VITAMIN A:

It is one of the most important vitamins for our body. It helps the heart, kidneys and the rest of the
organs in the body to work accurately. It is very important for the eyes and for the immune system.

VITAMIN D:

It encourages calcium absorption and a proper mineralization of bones as well as keeping muscle tone, enhancing the immune system at the same time.

VITAMIN E:

Known as the vitamin of youth, it prevents aging thanks to its antioxidant properties.

VITAMIN K:

It contributes to the correct development of bones. Besides preventing several cardiovascular diseases,
it also helps to reduce the risk of different kinds of cancer.

IT MOISTURIZES AND NOURISHES SKIN AND HAIR

Hair and skin will be perfectly moisturised and nourished through continued use of olive oil. Olive oil is very rich in tocoferol, unsaturated fatty acids and essential minerals good for the cells.

This composition generates regenerating and moisturising properties, which give to the hair the necessary nutrients to recover its vitality.

 

Olive oil offers benefits for the face skin as well as for the body’s. It is one of the products, with the highest concentration of essential fatty acids and vitamins. It moisturises in depth achieving rejuvenating skin effects; fading out stretch marks (it is also healing and restorative); it fights acne and light skin blemishes.

These properties have lead olive oil to become one of the most used products in all health and beauty routines.

Consume extra virgin olive oil and enjoy its flavour and aroma besides looking after your health!

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