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Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Extra Virgin Olive oil (EVOO) is rich in nutritional value and its consumption has several proven health benefits:

  • It helps to reduce the levels of cholesterol LDL (bad cholesterol) and reduces the risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases. It also improves blood pressure stability and helps prevent obesity.
  • Rich in polyphenols (powerful antioxidant), extra virgin olive oil prevents cellular aging, and works against degenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and the formation of cancerous cells.
  • It contains several natural anticarcinogenic compounds and suppresses the development of...