Extra virgin olive oil: More than a healthy fat

Yubero-Serrano EM, Lopez-Moreno J, Gomez-Delgado F, Lopez-Miranda J · European Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2018 November 28

DOI 10.1038/s41430-018-0304-x

Objective

To review the current evidence regarding the effects of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on cardiovascular risk factors beyond traditional factors, including inflammation, oxidative stress, coagulation, platelet aggregation, fibrinolysis, endothelial function, lipids, and conditions predisposing to cardiovascular events such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Conclusions

The review emphasizes that the beneficial effects of a Mediterranean diet, particularly attributed to EVOO, extend beyond the traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Current research is focused on understanding EVOO's impact on newer risk factors and conditions associated with cardiovascular events. The study aims to provide insights into the mechanisms underlying EVOO's effects on these factors and discusses future directions in this area of research.

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