The Mediterranean diet and olive oil as its quintessential part are almost synonymous with a
healthy way of eating and living nowadays. This kind of diet has been highly appreciated …

Many beneficial properties have been attributed to the Mediterranean diet. Over the years,
researchers have attempted to learn which foods and which food components are …

The overall health beneficial action of olive oil phenolic components is well established.
Recent studies have elucidated the biological effects of two isolated compounds, namely …

Neurological disorders such as stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases are associated
with high morbidity and mortality, and few or no effective options are available for their …

It has been postulated that the components in olive oil in the Mediterranean diet, a diet
which is largely vegetarian in nature, can contribute to the lower incidence of coronary heart …

Regular moderate wine consumption is often associated with reduced morbidity and
mortality from a variety of chronic diseases in which inflammation is the root cause. This …

The Mediterranean diet is rich in vegetables, cereals, fruit, fish, milk, wine and olive oil and
has salutary biological functions. Epidemiological studies have shown a lower incidence of …

In this study, the capacity of seven phenolic acids and hydroxytyrosol for complex formation
with iron was quantified. A metal-chelation mechanism was described by means of …

A staple food for thousands of years in the Mediterranean region, olive oil is now becoming
popular all over the world. Olive oil has several unique characteristics that set it apart from …

Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) has been associated with a reduced incidence of
neurodegenerative diseases and better cognitive performance. Virgin olive oil, the main …