Sep02
EXTRA-virgin olive oil has the soothing powers of a popular painkiller, a study has found.
Scientists believe it could explain why the Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil protects against heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Chefs and food writers often recommend buying the best olive oil that can be found – but a new reason to do so is that newly pressed extra-virgin olive oil also contains a compound that mimics the pain-relieving activity of ibuprofen – a member of the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. (more…)
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