Extra Virgin Olive Oil Health Benefits

This page is an ongoing list of research articles that have been published around the world, regarding the health benefits of fresh extra virgin olive oil. Look for harvest dates and chemistry when purchasing your EVOO to ensure you are consuming the freshest evoo and to receive maximum flavor and antioxidant. And of course, always consult with your doctor or dietician before making any dietary changes or decisions. 

Oleocanthal, an Antioxidant Phenolic Compound in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO): A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Its Potential in Inflammation and Cancer - PMC (nih.gov)

http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1200303#t=abstract

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/09/30/226844915/to-get-the-benefits-of-olive-oil-fresh-may-be-best

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/leo-galland-md/olive-oil-painkiller-natural-painki_b_850299.html

http://www.livescience.com/37998-olive-oil-health-benefits.html

http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/93/2/275

http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/80/4/1012.full?sid=153b922e-91d9-4343-81c1-6c6d060edae5