Eating olive oil instead of margarine or mayonnaise is a good choice for brain health, suggests a recent study by a Harvard research team. Accordingly, regular olive oil consumption is associated with a significantly lower risk of dying from dementia.
A research team from Harvard University analyzed the link between diet and dementia-related deaths. To do so, the scientists analyzed nutritional questionnaires and death certificates collected from more than 90,000 U.S. residents over a period of three decades. Of these people, a total of 4,749 died from dementia.
The analysis showed that those who ate more than half a tablespoon of olive oil per day had a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia than those who never or rarely consumed olive oil. Furthermore, people who replaced olive oil with one teaspoon of margarine or mayonnaise per day still had an 8% to 14% lower risk of dying from dementia.
This could indicate that olive oil’s special properties could have a positive effect on brain health. Some antioxidant compounds in olive oil can cross the blood-brain barrier and potentially have a direct effect on the brain.
First author Anne-Julie Tessier believes that some antioxidant compounds may cross the blood-brain barrier and possibly have a direct effect on the brain. It’s also possible that olive oil may have an indirect impact on brain health by promoting cardiovascular health.
Tessier notes that the research is initially only an observational study. This does not yet prove a causal connection that olive oil is the cause of the lower risk of dying from dementia. This requires randomized controlled studies in which the optimal amount of olive oil per day can be determined.
However, the results speak in favor of current nutritional recommendations. “Our study supports dietary guidelines that recommend vegetable oils like olive oil and suggests that these recommendations not only support heart health, but may also support brain health,” explains Tessier. Choosing natural olive oil instead of fats like margarine or mayonnaise is always a safe choice.
Source: mdr.de/wissen/oliven-oel-gesundheit-gehirn-demenz-100.html
A recent study has shown that a diet that includes unlimited amounts of healthy fats is actually helpful in preventing heart disease, diabetes, and breast cancer.
A meta-study led by American scientist Dr. Hanna Bloomfield revealed that the “Mediterranean diet,” which is largely based on the Greek diet, includes high amounts of monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 29%, type 2 diabetes by 30%, and breast cancer by 57%. Monounsaturated fat is found in extra virgin olive oil, and omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish and nuts. Both are staples of the Greek diet, which includes large amounts of whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables, and small amounts of meat and dairy.
Bloomfield said the keys to a healthy diet include using olive oil as your primary cooking oil and adding it to salads, as well as eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, substituting fish for meat more often, and avoiding added sugar and refined grains.
“I would define a Mediterranean diet as a plant-based diet that emphasizes high consumption of monounsaturated fats, particularly olive oil,” Bloomfield said. “A high consumption of legumes, fish, fruits and vegetables, and low or moderate consumption of dairy and meat.”
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, called olive oil “the great therapeutic.” The ancient Greek physician identified more than 60 medicinal uses for olive oil.
Many recent clinical studies have demonstrated the role of olive oil in the prevention of chronic diseases and other areas.
To obtain theFor the greatest health benefits of olive oil, it’s best to use extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), the only form of olive oil that retains its natural phenols (antioxidants) and other active compounds.
EVOO contains more than 30 phenols with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
Important Note: aceitedelcampo.com promotes the consumption of extra virgin olive oil for its culinary qualities and health benefits. However, no medication or current treatment should be replaced without the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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