Leonardo Olive Oil

HEALTH BENEFITS
ONE OIL, MANY BENEFITS

It is now universally accepted that the Mediterranean countries have a low incidence of cardiovascular disease and high life expectancy.

It is no coincidence that olive oil is the common content in Mediterranean food. Olive Oil is now widely regarded as the healthiest of all edible oils, a fact which has been confirmed by worldwide research.


Here's what makes it special:

  • Highest content of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) which reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides.
  • High MUFA helps to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure and brain haemorrhage.
  • Oleic acid reduces the risk of breast cancer, according to the latest research at Northwestern University. Oleic acid blocks the action of a cancer causing oncogene called HR-2/neu, which is found in about 30% breast cancer patients. Oleic acid also improves the effectiveness of the breast cancer drug Herceptin, a targeted therapy that works against the HR-2/neu gene. The most important source of oleic acid is olive oil.
  • Rich source of vitamins A, D, E, K, Beta-carotene and other antioxidants help prevent other cancers, reduce the effects of aging and increase life expectancy significantly.
  • An Olive-oil based herbal extract preparation called Zyflamend suppresses the growth of prostate cancer cells and induces prostate cancer cells to self-destruct, according to a study by the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons reported in the journal Nutrition and Cancer. Zyflamend has the ability, in culture, to reduce prostate cancer cell growth by as much as 78% and induce cancer cell death or "apoptosis". Phase 1 clinical trials for men are currently being conducted.
  • Oleocanthal in Extra Virgin Olive Oil mimics ibuprofen, relieving pain and reducing inflammation. In turn, consumption of chronic low-dose anti-inflammatories, including aspirin and ibuprofen, are believed to result in multiple health benefits that include reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke and certain cancers – breast, lung, colon – and terminal dementias such as Alzheimer's.
  • Olive oil helps to prevent and control diabetes, facilitates the digestion system, prevents formation of gallstones, reduces dementia as well as protects the tone of the skin and hair.
  • Olive oil's natural fat is similar to that of mother's milk, which enhances mineralization and the absorption of calcium, thus stimulating growth of the bone-system and preventing osteoporosis.
  • Two tablespoons of olive oil on an empty stomach can help to relieve chronic constipation.

Most doctors today recommend a complete switchover to olive oil post cardiac problems. Why not switch earlier and prevent problems before they arise?

Nutritional Comparison with Other Oils