Magic health benefits of olive oil

• HEART DISEASE

  Olive oil lowers the levels of total blood cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. At the same time it does not alter the levels of HDL-cholesterol (and may even raise them), which plays a protective role and prevents the formation of fatty patches, thus stimulating the elimination of the low-density lipoproteins.
  

  • CANCER

    The phytonutrient in olive oil, oleocanthal, mimics the effect of ibuprofen in reducing inflammation, which can decrease the risk of breast cancer and its recurrence. Squalene and lignans are among the other olive oil components being studied for their possible effects on cancer.

  • • BLOOD PRESSURE

      Recent studies indicate that regular consumption of olive oil can help decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
      

      • OBESITY

        Although high in calories, olive oil has shown to help reduce levels of obesity.
        
        

      • OSTEOPOROSIS

        A high consumption of olive oil appears to improve bone mineralization and calcification. It helps calcium absorption and so plays an important role in aiding sufferers and in preventing the onset of Osteoporosis.