Aug. 28, 2019
Phenolic Compound in EVOO May Be Beneficial for Parkinson's Disease
A new study found that tyrosol delayed neurodegeneration and contributed to a longer lifespan in worms by reducing oxidative stress and inducing the expression of different protective genes.
Aug. 1, 2019
Researchers Isolate EVOO Component With Potential Antihypertensive Properties
Elenolide, a known antihypertensive agent, was found in 80 percent of extra virgin olive oil samples analyzed over a span of eight years.
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.
Nov. 30, 2018 Production
Machine Improves Yield in Trial Runs by Hitting Olive Paste With Electricity
Apr. 12, 2018 Business
Greeks Lament EU Decision That Allows Enriching Seed Oils With Phenols
Nov. 27, 2017 Health
Olives Grown at High Altitudes Found to Have More Antioxidants
Oct. 9, 2017 Health
Phenols in Olive Mill Byproducts Can Be Effective Preservatives in Fresh Meats
Sep. 1, 2017 Health
Dark Chocolate With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Cardiovascular Risk Profile
Aug. 8, 2017
The Unstoppable Journey of Yanni's Olive Grove
How this resourceful Greek couple transformed their struggling olive tree business into an award-winning olive oil producer on the frontlines of cutting-edge research in the battle against Alzheimer's.
Aug. 7, 2017
Only Rich, Well-Educated Benefit From Med Diet
A study has revealed that the Mediterranean diet is only beneficial to those who have access to high-quality foods.
Jul. 6, 2017
EU Project Aims to Improve Mediterranean Olive Oil Sector Competitiveness
A new project will develop quality control and production techniques to aid producers while educating consumers about high-phenolic olive oil's health benefits and certifying those health benefits
Jun. 21, 2017
World's Healthiest Olive Oil? The Jury's Still Out.
Boundary Bend claimed in a press release that its California blend was declared the "world's healthiest olive oil" at a competition in Spain. Scientists caution, however, that such a distinction is premature and, at worst, misguided.
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.
Apr. 24, 2017
7th-Grader Finds Cancer-Fighting Chemical in Green Tea
A middle-schooler's intellectual curiosity led to a home lab experiment that showed an antioxidant in green tea holds promise for cancer prevention.
Feb. 15, 2017
U.K. Campaign Against Charred Foods Casts Light on Benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
A U.K. public health campaign aims to increase awareness of the risks of consuming browned food. This latest proclamation and vocal criticism from its opponents have cast renewed focus on the foods and diets known to mitigate cancer risk.
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
How Olive Oil Can Help Fight India's Deadly Trend
Hydroxytyrosol's potential in preventing mercury-related cytotoxicity may make olive oil an excellent nutritional resource to help combat a growing health crisis in India, research shows.
Sep. 12, 2016
Oleocanthal, a Polyphenol in Olive Oil, Positively Impacts Human Melanoma Cells
According to new research, oleocanthal may be a potent anticancer agent for aggressive melanoma skin cancers.
Sep. 9, 2016
Researchers Uncover Neuroprotective Effect of Picholine Olive Oils
Hydroxycinnamic acids, abundant in Picholine extra virgin olive oils, show neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's B-amyloid peptide plaque deposits in the brain.
Sep. 8, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Health Outcomes for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Biologically active compounds in EVOO decrease oxidative stress and improve functional capacity in fibromyalgia sufferers.
Sep. 6, 2016
Recent study findings suggested that oleuropein possesses neuroprotective effects in an in vitro model of PD when administered preventively as a pre-treatment.
Aug. 25, 2016
EVOO Polyphenols May Provide Protection Against Platelet Aggregation in Cardiovascular Disease
Polyphenols in EVOO inhibit the platelet aggregation that can lead to abnormal clotting and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.