Extra virgin olive oil is an exceptional product. There are so many health benefits that it is difficult to know them all, here are what they are.
Excellent nutritional value
Extra virgin olive oil contains vitamins, antioxidants, phytosterols and monounsaturated fatty acids. A nutritional composition that makes it a product of great importance for our body, obviously as long as it is consumed in small doses.
Prevents cardiovascular disease
Due to its particular composition, in particular for the content of fatty acids, it is indicated in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Laxative and pain reliever
Not everyone knows that this oil is also slightly laxative and that due to the presence of oleocanthal, it also has a
anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. In particular it is effective in case of joint pain.
ANTIOXIDANT
One of the main properties of the oil is that of being an antioxidant, due to the phenols and tocopherols it contains, capable of effectively counteracting free radicals.
Helps keep fit
It may seem strange, but this oil helps to maintain a healthy weight since it makes you feel satiety first, the fatty acids it contains stimulate metabolism, and as already mentioned it helps intestinal regularity.
Friend of the brain
Olive oil helps to delay mental deterioration and therefore to keep neurological diseases such asAlzheimer.
Anti Cancer
Recent studies have highlighted how people who regularly consume extra virgin olive oil are
they are less likely to develop cancer due to the fact that it contains oleic acid, antioxidants, flavonoids, polyphenols and squalene.
against diabetes
The fatty acids of extra virgin olive oil help to regulate blood sugar levels, insulin production and therefore it is an ally against diabetes.
Lower your blood pressure
Consumed in moderation, the oil is useful for keeping blood pressure under control.
Ally against cholesterol
Extra virgin olive oil helps to regulate the level of cholesterol in the blood, increasing the level of the good one and promoting the elimination of the bad one.
Valuable for the beauty of hair and skin
Finally, it should not be forgotten that this oil in the form of a pack makes the hair shinier and nourished, fighting the frizz effect. It also moisturizes the skin and prevents the formation of wrinkles. Finally, it is useful in case of dermatitis, pimples and other skin problems.
