An Unprecedented International Alliance to Promote EVOO
The article published in Agroportal analyzes the launch of the Lisbon Manifesto ( "Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Scientific Evidence for Global Health" ), an international initiative launched after the 2026 World Olive Oil Congress. This document seeks to unify the scientific consensus on the benefits of EVOO for Public Health and translate it into public policies and global strategies.
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More than 60 organizations from 18 countries endorse the Manifesto
The manifesto is supported by more than 60 organizations from 18 countries across four continents. Signatories include universities, research centers, agricultural organizations, industry associations, and ministries from countries such as Spain, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Tunisia, Algeria, and Pakistan, as well as support from Germany, the United States, and Iran. This broad support reflects the intention to position extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) as a key food for human health within the public health sector, extending beyond traditionally producing countries.
Scientific Evidence: The Benefits of EVOO in Human Health
The document compiles the main scientific findings supported by international studies:
- Cardiovascular prevention: The PREDIMED study stands out, linking the Mediterranean diet enriched with EVOO to an approximately 30% reduction in the risk of strokes, heart attacks and cardiovascular deaths.
- Bioactive properties: It highlights the role of polyphenols (recognized by EFSA for protecting LDL cholesterol from oxidative damage) and compounds such as oleocanthal and oleacein, studied for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Other beneficial effects: Its regular consumption is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, and possible neuroprotective effects.
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Extra virgin olive oil in public health: from evidence to action
The Lisbon Manifesto marks the beginning of a phase aimed at implementing concrete changes:
- Presentation to international organizations: The World Olive Oil Congress will formally present the manifesto to the World Health Organization (WHO), the FAO and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) so that they officially recognize EVOO as a strategic functional food for global public health.
- Food policies and nutritional guidelines: The signatories will promote the revision of national and international dietary guidelines to include specific and quantified recommendations for extra virgin olive oil consumption. They will also seek its priority inclusion in health centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and school cafeterias.
- Research and training: Increased funding will be provided to investigate its benefits in longevity, oncology, and metabolic health, while healthcare professionals (doctors, nutritionists, and pharmacists) will be trained on its properties.
- Quality, traceability and communication: Authenticity controls will be strengthened to preserve bioactive compounds (especially polyphenol content) and this information will be included in the labeling to combat misinformation about healthy fats.
In the words of Raúl Compés, president of the Congress Organizing Committee, the manifesto represents a historic milestone of collaboration between science, institutions and companies, establishing a shared roadmap to integrate EVOO into Public Health , at the center of food and health policies at a global level.
