Olive Oil Protects Against Stroke

Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Regular consumption of olive oil can significantly reduce the risk of stroke in the elderly, French scientists have found.

Regular consumption of olive oil can significantly reduce the risk of stroke , French scientists have found.

A team of researchers from the University of Bordeaux and the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) conducted an experiment among 7,625 people over the age of 65.

In the 5-year study, the volunteers were divided into two groups - those who never consumed olive oil and those who used it regularly. During the 5-year study, 148 people suffered a stroke.

After analyzing various factors - diet, physical activity and others, the researchers found that the risk of stroke in regular olive oil consumers is 41% lower .

The authors of the study are not sure what exactly is the beneficial effect of olive oil on the brain. In fact, its benefits may be indirect.

In any case, the news is very good, because vegetable oil turns out to be an easy, cheap and at the same time tasty way to safely prevent stroke.

Olive oil contains high concentrations of phytonutrients that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and help normalize blood pressure. Olive oil is taken as a prophylactic for blood circulation in diabetes.

The product also helps in the treatment of Alzheimer's. To maintain good cognitive functions, nutritionists recommend a breakfast of 60 g of bread dipped in 40 g of olive oil.

It is important to know that olive oil varies according to the degree of processing . The more unprocessed it is, the higher its polyphenol content.

These powerful antioxidants are needed by the body to fight free radicals that damage cells.

The study was published in the journal Neurology .

Olive Oil Protects Against Stroke

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