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This Oil May Help Lower Cholesterol—Here’s What a New Study Says
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Oil is one of the most common and most commonly used ingredients in Portuguese homes and is commonly associated with Mediterranean diet, known as being the most healthy. Many studies have indicated that oil can help promote a healthy cardiovascular system. This is partly due to its healthy monoinsaturated fats for the heart. But there is another component of oil that can also play a healthy role for the heart: polyphenols. Polyphenols are strong…
Low-dose high-phenolic olive oil significantly improves cholesterol: Study
The efficacy of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on cholesterol depends on phenolic concentration according to a new study conducted in Greece. The research team compared the effects of different phenolic concentrations in two different EVOOs that had that same polyphenol content, concluding that "the concentration and bioavailability of polyphenols are more important than the absolute lipid quantity consumed".
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