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How to look and feel 20 years younger (in a natural way)

More and more studies show that extra virgin olive oils rich in phenolic compounds (polyphenols / antioxidants) are anti-inflammatory, good for the gut, beneficial for the heart, and may be helpful in the prevention of certain cancers, including those of the lung, prostate, colon and breast. Studies also show that thanks to its phenolic compounds / antioxidants, extra-virgin olive oil is good for the brain since it may attenuate oxidative stress and exert neuroprotective function.

Health benefits of extra virgin olive oils: Vitamin E and antioxidants

Extra virgin olive oil is made of, among the other things, oleic acid (monounsaturated fatty acids which reduces the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol and increases the level of HDL (good) cholesterol), Vitamins E, A, D, polyphenols (1). Thanks to the intake of the monounsaturated fatty acids, flavonoids, polyphenols, extra [...]

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