Virginia Tech research provides new mechanistic insights into health benefits of olives and olive oil

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Virginia Tech research provides new mechanistic insights into health benefits of olives and olive oil

 

September 13, 2017

The health benefits of olives-- and associated natural products such as olive oil--have long been recognized and touted by proponents of the Mediterranean diet.

However, little was previously known about what specific compounds and biochemical interactions in the fruit contribute to its medical and nutritional benefits such as weight loss and prevention of type 2 diabetes.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20170913/Virginia-Tech-research-provides-new-mechanistic-insights-into-health-benefits-of-olives-and-olive-oil.aspx