oleocanthal
Sep. 22, 2020
Mediterranean Diet May Help Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis in Smokers
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet among female smokers and former smokers was linked with a reduced risk of contracting rheumatoid arthritis.
Aug. 27, 2020
NCI Funds Effort to Develop Oleocanthal as Cancer Prevention Tool
The National Cancer Institute awarded a grant for researchers to develop the nutraceutical phenolic compound as a functional food in the prevention of breast cancer.
Feb. 25, 2019
Mapping the Polyphenols of Greek EVOOs for Healthy Aging
Extra virgin olive oils from Crete were found to contain the highest polyphenols load. Two-phase processing was also found to better preserves phenols in olive oil.
Feb. 19, 2019
Auburn University Raising Money for Olive Oil and Alzheimer's Research
Researchers at Auburn University have found that a compound in extra virgin olive oil might be valuable for helping prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Jun. 6, 2018
Arthritis Foundation Recommends Olive Oil
The Arthritis Foundation suggests olive oil along with a Mediterranean diet to help arthritis sufferers.
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. 21, 2017 Basics
Jun. 21, 2017 Health
Researchers Link Oleocanthal to Cancer, Alzheimer's Prevention
Aug. 3, 2016 Health
Olive Oil May Protect Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration
May. 11, 2016 Olive Varieties
May. 2, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil More Effective than Ibuprofen in Treating Menstrual Pain
Daily doses of extra virgin olive oil taken two weeks prior to the menstrual cycle is more effective at reducing pain severity than common NSAID ibuprofen.
Feb. 19, 2016
Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Olive Oil
Phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil exert powerful natural anti-inflammatory benefits for various health conditions.
Feb. 12, 2016
Olive Oil May Be Useful in Brain Cancer Chemoprevention
Compounds in extra virgin olive oil inhibit key proinflammatory molecules involved in the development and progression of aggressive brain cancer.
Sep. 17, 2015
Mediterranean Diet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
The results, based on the long-term follow-up of 4,282 women, add to the benefits of consuming extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean diet.
Jun. 28, 2015
Tyrosol or Tyrosols: Greek Agency's Stance on Health Claim Comes Down to Semantics
A Greek agency's refusal to recognize tyrosol derivatives is based not on any scientific evidence, but on misguided wordplay.
Jun. 11, 2015
An International Society for Oleocanthal
Experts from the worlds of science, academia, gastronomy and media established the society to foster research on a key component of olive oil.
Feb. 18, 2015
Component in EVOO Kills Cancer Cells
Oleocanthal in EVOO causes a rupture of cancerous cells, releasing enzymes and causing cell death, without harming healthy cells.
Jan. 19, 2011
Maybe You Shouldn't Do Something About That Cough
Researchers revealed that sensor molecules, located in the human throat but not the mouth, attach to a chemical found in high-end olive oils causing the very noticeable sensation
