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Olive Oil & Balsamic Research | The Anointed Olive

Olive Oil & Balsamic Research | The Anointed Olive

Tyrosol in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Parkinson’s Disease: What Researchers Found

Tyrosol in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Parkinson’s Disease: What Researchers Found

Researchers found that tyrosol, a naturally occurring phenolic compound in extra virgin olive oil, reduced oxidative stress and signs of neurodegeneration in a worm model of Parkinson’s disease. The findings are preliminary but offer an interesting direction for further research.

Oleocanthal in Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Connection to Inflammation

Oleocanthal in Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Connection to Inflammation

That peppery sensation in the back of your throat when tasting some extra virgin olive oils isn't just flavor. Researchers discovered that oleocanthal, a naturally occurring compound in EVOO, affects some of the same inflammatory pathways as ibuprofen.