Benefits of the Mediterranean diet: Epidemiological and molecular aspects

L Serra-Majem, B Roman-Vinas… - Molecular aspects of …, 2019 - Elsevier
More than 50 years after the Seven Countries Study, a large number of epidemiological
studies have explored the relationship between the Mediterranean diet (MD) and health …

Anti-inflammatory properties of diet: role in healthy aging

K Stromsnes, AG Correas, J Lehmann, J Gambini… - Biomedicines, 2021 - mdpi.com
Inflammation is a physiological process involved in the defenses of the body and the repair
of tissues. It is acutely activated by infections, trauma, toxins, or allergic reactions. However …

The role of bioactive compounds in natural products extracted from plants in cancer treatment and their mechanisms related to anticancer effects

M Yuan, G Zhang, W Bai, X Han, C Li… - Oxidative Medicine and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Cancer is one of the greatest causes of death worldwide. With the development of surgery,
radiotherapy, and medical agents, the outcomes of cancer patients have greatly improved …

Is olive oil good for you? A systematic review and meta-analysis on anti-inflammatory benefits from regular dietary intake

J Fernandes, M Fialho, R Santos, C Peixoto-Placido… - Nutrition, 2020 - Elsevier
The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is rapidly increasing, and evidence shows
that diet and lifestyle are key areas of intervention to decrease their burden. Olive oil is …

Major depressive disorder, inflammation, and nutrition: a tricky pattern?

V Bernier, MH Debarge, M Hein, S Ammendola… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a psychiatric disease associated with inflammation. The
Western diet (WD) is a high-fat, high-sugar diet also associated with inflammation. We aimed …

Antimicrobial properties of olive oil phenolic compounds and their regenerative capacity towards fibroblast cells

L Melguizo-Rodríguez, R Illescas-Montes… - Journal of Tissue …, 2021 - Elsevier
Some micronutrients of vegetable origin are considered potentially useful as wound-healing
agents because they can increase fibroblast proliferation and differentiation. The aim of this …

Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Exploring Neuroprotective, Metabolic, and Hepatoprotective Effects for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

R Direito, SM Barbalho, B Sepodes, ME Figueira - Pharmaceutics, 2024 - mdpi.com
There is a growing trend among consumers to seek out natural foods and products with
natural ingredients. This shift in consumer preferences had a direct impact on both food and …

EFSA Health Claims-Based Virgin Olive Oil Shelf-Life

V Mancebo-Campos, MD Salvador, G Fregapane - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
The consumption of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has been linked to various health benefits,
including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. EVOO contains triglycerides and …

Application of infrared spectroscopy for functional compounds evaluation in olive oil: a current snapshot

SA Mahesar, M Lucarini, A Durazzo… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from the fruit of Olea europaea, a plant belonging to the
Oleaceae family, which is widely cultivated and diffused in the Mediterranean area. It is …

Effect of olive polyphenols on lipid oxidation of high-fat beef during digestion

S Han, Y Wang, Z Fang, Y Zhang, W Zeng… - Food Research …, 2022 - Elsevier
Olive oil is one of the most important ingredients in the Mediterranean diet, in which its
polyphenols adversely affect dietary lipid oxidation. In this study, the effect of olive oil …