The most prevalent diseases of our time, non-communicable diseases (NCDs)(including
obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancer) are rising …

In 2010, the Mediterranean diet was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. Olive oil is the most characteristic food of this diet due to its high …

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 …

Background and aims Olive oil and components might have a beneficial effect on Metabolic
Syndrome (MetS). The aim of this review and meta-analysis was to assess whether those …

Olive oil (OO) is the main source of added fat in the Mediterranean diet (MD). It is a mix of
bioactive compounds, including monounsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols, simple phenols …

In this review, we have focused mainly on the study of their antioxidant and pro-oxidant
capacity, and the analysis of the oxidation of the catechol group to o-quinone. The redox …

Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), a popular functional food and major source of fat in the
Mediterranean diet, possesses a variety of healthful components, including …

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet (MedD). In this
narrative review, we synthesize and illustrate the various characteristics and clinical …

Extra-virgin olive oil is regarded as functional food since epidemiological studies and
multidisciplinary research have reported convincing evidence that its intake affects …

Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) contains many bioactive compounds with multiple biological
activities that make it one of the most important functional foods. Both the constituents of the …