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Black bottle of Comvita Olive Leaf Complex with a label indicating protection and antioxidant support. - Olive Oil Times

Health

Feb. 23, 2012

Think Twice About Antioxidant Claims

One of few food label claims to survive a rigorous European review was the antioxidant effect of olive polyphenols, news that saw the olive extract sector surge. But nutrition expert John Finley counsels caution on such claims.

Bubbling oil in a pot during the deep frying process with food submerged. - Olive Oil Times

Health

Aug. 31, 2011

Adding Olive Oil Phenols to Seed Oils Reduces the Health Risks of Frying

Spanish researchers have developed a way of adding olive oil's phenolic compounds to oils made from seeds, such as sunflower oil, so they form fewer toxic compounds when fried with.