By: Marilyn Harding

Marilyn Harding — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:46:16 +0000

“The health benefits of olive oil are 99 % related to the presence of the phenolic compounds, not the oil itself,” says Nasir Malik, research plant physiologist at the U.S.D.A. This is so true and supported by the growing number of research studies into the use of high phenolic EVOO for many health concerns resulting from chronic inflammation — neurodegenerative, cardiovascular and autoimmune disease as well as many cancers. High Phenolic EVOO is identified by qNMR analysis which was verified by the EU funded ARISTOIL Interreg MED programme to the original method of analysis (LC-MS/MS) used for the EU Health Claim 432‑2012. The study investigated best practices to cultivate, harvest, produce, store and distribute high phenolic olive oil to preserve the phenolic content, which can deteriorate quickly if not stored at proper temperatures. (12.5–15°C or 55–60°F)Dr. Simon Poole’s latest book The Real Mediterranean Diet discusses all this in a very accessible way from a medical background. I urge anyone wanting to understand the merits of this lifestyle — not diet — and how to integrate it, will find Dr. Poole’s recommendations truly informative with ways to achieve the benefits with foods in your own country. So great! You can see Dr. Poole’s interview about his book on YouTube.When choosing a high phenolic olive oil for your health regimen, PLEASE ask questions. There are many claims and many confusing references to analysis. As health trends grow, opportunists flourish — be aware.

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By: Marilyn Harding