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Scientific evidence shows that, by their excellent properties, its use is recommended for good health (due to the many benefits it contains for the body) and is considered one of the commodities that make up the Mediterranean diet.
Just highlight, among others, such as olive oil benefits for health, the following studies and scientific research:
- Scientists at the Lipid and the Radiodiagnostic Service of Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia in Cordoba have shown that consumption of olive oil prevents the development of cardiovascular disease in people with high cholesterol, the presence of unsaturated fatty acids lowers cholesterol bad and good increases, thereby helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Thus, their consumption has positive effects on blood circulation, heart and brain, preventing the development of myocardial infarction, angina or stroke.
- A study at the University of Athens (Greece) said that regular intake of olive oil reduces the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammatory disease of the joints, and that consumption of olive oil lowers blood pressure.
- Research studies, led by Professor of Biochemistry Jesus Osada, confirm that the oil obtained by centrifuging the onset of atherosclerosis.
- Improvement of the stomach and pancreas, hepatobiliary and intestinal level. It stimulates the bone marrow, promoting growth through better absorption of calcium and mineralization.
- Due to the high content of vitamin E that contains olive oil, and as a result of several epidemiological studies that food consumption is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer, as well as experts recommend, thanks to the moisturizing properties has , its use for the skin to improve and alleviate the dermatitis caused by cold, dry environment, ....
- Finally, make explicit reference to a study by Sydney University and the Center for Eye Research Australia which has been highlighted that the consumption of virgin olive oil prevent eye macular degeneration (a disease that affects the retina of people over 60 years, and is the second leading cause of blindness in the elderly, after diabetes).
For these and other benefits, experts recommend daily diet include regular consumption of olive oil and olive oil being one of the basic components of the Mediterranean diet, considered this as a balanced and healthy diet and being shown (through innumerable studies and scientific research) that food is the most important environmental factor affecting the quality of life, it is advisable for the people of the importance to the organism has the Mediterranean diet.
