PREDIMED
Feb. 1, 2024
Olive Oil Metabolites Linked with Improved Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
The research demonstrated a link between virgin olive oil metabolite profiles and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, but not diabetes.
Nov. 27, 2023
Mediterranean Diet Helps Slow Age-Related Physical Decline, Study Finds
New research has shown that following a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet and increasing physical activity slows age-associated muscle loss and reduces total and visceral fat.
Oct. 20, 2020
Study Suggests Olive Oil Helps Prevent Arterial Disease, Pomace Oil Might Worsen It
Olive oil consumption is associated with benefits for the prevention of peripheral arterial disease, while pomace oil could promote its development.
Feb. 20, 2017
Mediterranean Diet With Additional Olive Oil May Promote Heart Health Even More
Spanish scientists found the consumption of a MedDiet enhanced with four tablespoons of olive oil per day improved the beneficial actions of HDL cholesterol.
May. 19, 2016
UC Davis Researcher Advises ‘Opt Out of Olive Oil’
A faculty member at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine wrote a post on her department's blog urging people to avoid the use of olive oil.
Feb. 24, 2016
Med Diet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Incidence of Invasive Breast Cancer
Randomized trial shows that consuming a MedDiet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil reduces invasive breast cancer by 68 percent
Sep. 17, 2015 Health
Mediterranean Diet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
Aug. 26, 2014 Trade Events
Conference in Spain’s Olive Oil Capital Celebrates Heath and Heritage
Feb. 13, 2014 Health
Mediterranean Diet May Protect the Heart More than a Low-Fat Diet
Feb. 27, 2013 Health
Mediterranean Diet Can Reduce Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack by 30 Percent
Sep. 21, 2011 Health
Study Finds Olive Oil Can Be Better than Medication for Heart Disease
May. 23, 2011
Olive Oil Diet Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A study in the scientific journal Diabetes Care showed that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil reduces the risk of type II diabetes by almost 50 percent compared to a low fat diet.