Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Retains more olive phytonutrients; reduced strokes, breast cancer, diabetes in PREDIMED; but widespread fraud in labeling
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, based on research from longevity science.
- Oleocanthal
Virgin olive oils contain phenolic compounds such as oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, and oleocanthal; Extra virgin olive oil contains oleocanthal with potential geroprotective effects; The presence of oleocanthal and oleacein in extra-virgin olive oil has been investigated in relation to healthy aging
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Hydroxytyrosol
Virgin olive oils contain phenolic compounds such as oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, and oleocanthal; Hydroxytyrosol (50-70%) represents the main constituent of the olive pulp extract; Extra virgin olive oil contains hydroxytyrosol; Hydrolysis derivatives include hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol found in olive oil secoiridoids
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Oleic Acid
Virgin olive oils mainly contain monounsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic acid; Extra virgin olive oil contains oleic acid, hydroxytyrosol, oleocanthal, oleanolic and olive acids, erythrodiol, beta-sitosterol, vitamins E and K1
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Oleuropein
Other polyphenols in olive pulp include oleuropein (5-10%), tyrosol, oleuropein aglycone and gallic acid; The olive tree Olea europaea L. is particularly rich in oleuropein, dimethyl-OL, and ligstroside secoiridoids
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Apigenin
Other phytochemicals present in Hidrox (olive extract) include apigenin, luteolin and elenolic acid
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Luteolin
Other phytochemicals present in Hidrox include apigenin, luteolin and elenolic acid
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Gallic Acid
Other polyphenols present include oleuropein, tyrosol, oleuropein aglycone and gallic acid
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Antioxidants
Olive oil is extremely beneficial, providing ample healthy fats and antioxidants that help to combat oxidative stress
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Extra-Virgin Olive Oil may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- Breast cancer
PREDIMED showed significantly less breast cancer in extra-virgin olive oil group
Source: How Not to Age
- Cardiovascular Disease
Virgin olive oils can prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, degenerative joint diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Improves
- Knee Osteoarthritisless than 1/4 teaspoon topically 3x daily
Less than 1/4 tsp topically 3x daily worked significantly better than NSAID gel for pain
Source: How Not to Age
Protects Against
- Aging1 tablespoon daily
Olive oil extended lifespan in a rat model; extra virgin olive oil led to the lowest oxidative and ultrastructural changes in the liver compared to sunflower or fish oil
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Cognitive decline
Olive oil in mice improved cognitive function and inhibited neurodegeneration
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Depression
Extra virgin olive oil can be considered as an antidepressant and tranquilizer, affecting the monoaminergic and endocanabioid systems
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Liver Disease
Extra virgin olive oil can be considered a source of dietary fat that provides better protection to the liver during the aging process
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Biological Mechanisms
How Extra-Virgin Olive Oil works at a cellular level.
- InhibitsStomach Fat Oxidation
At 2.5% concentration, powerful antioxidant effect; at higher concentrations, paradoxical pro-oxidant effect
- PromotesReduces inflammation
Regular dietary intake of olive oil is associated with decreased levels of CRP, IL-6, and TNF-alpha; EVOO reduces NO and PGE2 by suppression of iNOS and COX-2
- PromotesAntioxidant Defense
antioxidants that help to combat oxidative stress, which over time can impair your brain health
- SupportsSupports Brain Health and Function
combat oxidative stress, which over time can impair your brain health
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- less than 1/4 teaspoon topically 3x dailyfor Knee Osteoarthritis
Less than 1/4 tsp topically 3x daily worked significantly better than NSAID gel for pain
Source: How Not to Age
- 1 tablespoon dailyfor Aging
Olive oil extended lifespan in a rat model; extra virgin olive oil led to the lowest oxidative and ultrastructural changes in the liver compared to sunflower or fish oil
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Recipes with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- The Young Forever Cookbook