Virgin olive oil (VOO) is credited as being one of many healthful components of the
Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean populations experience reduced incidence of chronic …

Chronic inflammation is a critical factor in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory disease
states including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, degenerative joint diseases and …

Virgin olive oil (VOO) is credited as being one of the many healthful components associated
with the Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean populations experience reduced incidence of …

Highlights•Oleocanthal is an active constituent of extra virgin olive oil that contributes to the
well-known healthy effect of the Mediterranean diet.•In vitro studies suggest a therapeutic …

Background: The Mediterranean diet is linked to various health benefits, especially the
consumption of olive oil as a key component. Multiple studies highlight its advantages …

Oleocanthal is a minor constituent of olive oil with strong anti-inflammatory activities. Since
the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases involves inflammatory and oxidative …

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the main source of fat in the Mediterranean diet. Phenolic
compounds of EVOO, in particular, secoiridoids, are minor components that have generated …

Oxidative stress and inflammation triggered by increased oxidative stress are the cause of
many chronic diseases. The lack of anti-inflammatory drugs without side-effects has …

Olive oil is the staple fat of the Mediterranean Diet (MD) and several studies attribute many
of the healthy advantages of this diet to its unique characteristics. Besides the very favorable …

Olive oil (OO), the main fatty component of the Mediterranean diet, exhibits numerous
biological functions which are beneficial for the state of health. In addition to …