Learn why extra virgin olive oil has become an important part of heart-healthy eating, from its monounsaturated fats and oleic acid to the naturally occurring polyphenols that distinguish quality EVOO.
Research in adults with obesity found that more frequent olive oil consumption was associated with lower platelet activation. Learn why researchers are interested in this potential connection to cardiovascular health.
A large Italian study found that women who consumed more olive oil and leafy green vegetables had a lower incidence of coronary heart disease. Here's what researchers found—and what the study can and cannot tell us.
Researchers studying rats found that olive oil and the phenolic compounds oleuropein and caffeic acid influenced fat oxidation and energy metabolism in cardiac tissue. The findings offer insight into how olive oil compounds may work, but human studies are needed.
