Feb. 24, 2020
A well-known phenolic compound found in olive oil now shows an ability to reverse brain aging.
Apr. 12, 2018
Greeks Lament EU Decision That Allows Enriching Seed Oils With Phenols
Greek Parliament members criticized an EU decision that allows the use synthetic hydroxytyrosol as a seed oil additive.
Jun. 29, 2017
A Gold Standard Farm in Umbria Promotes Research on Sustainability and Health
Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio won two Gold Award at NYIOOC 2017 thanks to constant research on quality and sustainability.
Apr. 26, 2017
Olive Oil Helps Reverse Damage of High-Fat Diets
Researchers in Chile found a compound in olive oil reduced the adverse effects on cholesterol and insulin caused by a high-fat diet.
Jan. 24, 2017
A Cheap, Easy Way to Quantify Biophenols for the EU Health Claim
A group of researchers has shown how an easy method can be applied by small labs and producers to certify compliance with Europe's polyphenols health claim.
Dec. 31, 2016
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Problems Associated with Diabetes
A phenolic compound found naturally in olive oil reduces and may even prevent cardiovascular problems associated with diabetes mellitus, according to a new study by a group of Spanish researchers.
Dec. 9, 2016 Health
Sep. 8, 2016 Health
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Health Outcomes for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Aug. 8, 2016 Health
Aug. 3, 2016 Health
Olive Oil May Protect Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration
May. 17, 2016 Health
Apr. 4, 2016
Thyme-Enriched EVOO Prevents DNA Damage
Extra virgin olive oil enriched with its own phenolic compounds and the phenolic compounds of thyme prevent DNA damage.
Feb. 12, 2016
Storage Temperature's Big Impact on Shelf Life of High-Phenolic Olive Oils
Researchers investigated the effect of temperature on the stability of phenolic compounds in virgin olive oil during long-term storage.
Apr. 7, 2015
How EVOO Helps Prevent Colon Cancer
Researcher Mauro Maccarrone explains how active components in high-quality extra virgin olive oils help prevent colon cancer.
Aug. 18, 2014
IOC Seeks New Method to Measure EVOO Phenolics
The IOC's tender to define new testing methods for phenolic compounds for nutritional labeling claims is a watershed moment for olive oil quality.
Jun. 25, 2014
How The Olive Compound Hydroxytyrosol Helps Stop Infections
A compound found naturally in olives helps fight bacterial infections, according to an international patent application by Spanish scientists.
Nov. 6, 2013
Olive Compounds Said to Enhance Healing Power of Human Stem Cells
A new patent application proposes adding olive polyphenols in wound treatments based on umbilical cord stem cells.