olive oil research

May. 23, 2023

Researchers Investigate Role of Bioactive Compounds in Neurodegenerative Diseases

The researchers focused on studies investigating the flavonoids, polyphenols and other phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean diet.

May. 1, 2023

Olive Oil May Have an Important Role in Diets of Astronauts

Astronauts often lose weight while in space and complain about the food. Extra virgin olive oil offers key benefits during their journey, researchers say.

May. 1, 2023

Researchers Develop Simplified Way to Determine Polyphenol Contents of Olive Oil

The new method uses laser-engraved paper and a smartphone to determine polyphenols in a sample.

Apr. 11, 2023

Report Highlights Health Benefits, Disproves Myths Surrounding EVOO

The Olive Wellness Institute published a report to educate healthcare officials and the public about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.

Mar. 27, 2023

Med Diet More Effective in Obesity Prevention than Other Diets, Study Finds

The literature review found that the conviviality of the Mediterranean diet and its focus on consuming healthy fats help make it more effective than low-fat diets.

Mar. 23, 2023

Med Diet Adherence Associated with Lower Dementia Risk

A long-term, large-scale cohort study in the United Kingdom found individuals following the Mediterranean diet were at 23 percent lower risk of dementia.

Feb. 15, 2023

Lebanon's Climate Is Becoming Less Conducive to Olive Growing

Scientists believe the loss of productivity and quality may occur in the Levant and the Mediterranean basin due to rising temperatures and less precipitation.

Feb. 15, 2023

Olive Oil Brand in Jordan Harnesses the Value in History

Ateek extra virgin olive oil is produced from the millenary trees of the ancient Mehras cultivar. Producers hope it sets Jordan apart on the international stage.

Feb. 10, 2023

New Research Links Olive Oil Consumption and Reduced Autoimmune Occurrence

Researchers found that olive oil consumption promotes healthy gut microbiota and hinders the development of gut pathogens that impair immune function.

Feb. 9, 2023

Spanish Researchers Pioneer Olive Fertilization with Silicon

Researchers from the University of Córdoba have completed a study into the effectiveness of silicon fertilization to increase resistance to pests, drought and disease.

Feb. 6, 2023

Study Demonstrates Role of Phenols in Early Pregnancy

Researchers demonstrated the antioxidant effects of oleuropein on cells formed during the first stage of pregnancy without adverse effects.

Feb. 6, 2023

Research Reveals How Deadly Pathogen Infects Olive Trees

Researchers from the University of Córdoba studied how fluid emitted by olive tree roots facilitates the germination of the fungus responsible for Verticillium wilt.

Jan. 3, 2023

Researchers Develop Cheaper, More Effective NMR Techniques to Test Olive Oil

Requiring just a single drop of oil, the researchers determined the grade of unmarked olive oil samples with a 95 percent success rate.

Oct. 26, 2022

Study Links Cooking Methods and Health

The researchers found some cooking methods corresponded with beneficial effects on inflammation. Heating edible oils, but not olive oil, to high temperatures had negative effects.

Oct. 24, 2022

Researchers Review Benefits of Mediterranean Diet to Reduce Obesity

After an extensive review of the scientific literature, researchers found that following the Mediterranean diet yields many benefits for obese people and those at risk of obesity.

Oct. 24, 2022

Researchers in Spain Investigate Positive Organoleptic Attributes of EVOO

A study identifies new methods to better understand the "green fruity" and "ripe fruity" organoleptic profiles of extra virgin olive oil.

Oct. 24, 2022

Following MedDiet Fortified With Polyphenols Reduces Visceral Adiposity

An 18-month trial showed a polyphenol-rich Med Diet might exceed the benefits of a traditional MedDiet against visceral adipose tissue accumulation.

Oct. 17, 2022

Olive Oil Aisles Result in Superior Supermarket Sales

Grouping all the olive oils in a single aisle and providing information about them resulted in an 18-percent increase in sales. Extra virgin olive oil sales rose 13 percent.

Oct. 12, 2022

Study: Med Diet Adherence Linked with Lower Intestinal Inflammation

Researchers theorized that fiber-rich foods associated with the MedDiet created an ecological advantage for certain microbes to flourish and contributed to lower levels of inflammation.

Oct. 12, 2022

Hot Weather Weakens Plant Immune System, Study Finds

Uncertainty exists among scientists worldwide about why plants’ defenses against pathogens fade away under rising temperatures. However, the cure may lie in genetics.

Oct. 10, 2022

One-Third of Global Olive Oil Production Comes from Intensive Farming

A report found that high-density groves account for 3 percent of cultivation, but 36 percent of olive oil production.

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