(1) Background: Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is responsible for a large part of many health
benefits associated to Mediterranean diet as it is a fundamental ingredient of this diet. The …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly reactive chemical species containing oxygen,
controlled by both enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidant defense systems. In the heart …

The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is one of the most widely described and evaluated dietary
patterns in scientific literature. It is characterized by high intakes of vegetables, legumes …

Heart and blood vessels disorders comprise one of the main causes of death worldwide.
Pharmacologically active natural compounds have been used as a complementary therapy …

Atherosclerosis is a major etiology of cardiovascular disease that causes considerable
mortality. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) is a fundamental attributor to …

Hydroxytyrosol is a phenolic phytochemical with antioxidant properties in vitro. It is a natural
compound that can be found in olive leaves and oil. The main dietary source of …

Insulin resistance (IR), defined as an attenuated biological response to circulating insulin, is
a fundamental defect in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), and is also linked to a wide …

The Mediterranean diet is considered as the foremost dietary regimen and its adoption is
associated with the prevention of degenerative diseases and an extended longevity. The …

The beneficial effects of a Mediterranean diet on human health and, in particular, on
lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, has been mainly attributed to its high content to …

The Olive tree (Olea europaea L.), a native of the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia, is
now widely cultivated in many other parts of the world for production of olive oil and table …