How Olive Oil Affects Health: Two Sides of the Same Coin

13.08.2024 12:48

Some experts and cooks praise olive oil to the skies. At the same time, the benefits of sunflower, rapeseed and other vegetable oils are not considered at all.

But is olive oil really that healthy and infallible?

American scientists decided to put an end to this issue by figuring out whether it is worth using olive oil in the diet on a regular basis, reports medzdrav.info .

Conclusions of scientists

There is no doubt that moderate consumption of this product, as well as small amounts of it, brings exceptional benefits to the human body.

But it must be extra virgin oil.

Olive oil
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Then it will really help to cope with cholesterol and put the blood vessels in order.

Along with this, you can expect a strengthening of the immune system.

However, people with heart problems should be careful with this product.

Olive oil should not be consumed with animal products.

It is believed that in this case, a diet with a large amount of olive oil can cause the development of stroke and heart attack.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor