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 …

Beneficial effects of natural plant polyphenols on the human body have been evaluated in a
number of scientific research projects. Bioactive polyphenols are natural compounds of …

The use of the products derived from the olive tree on human health dates back centuries. In
several civilizations, the olive tree had and still has a very strong cultural and religious …

The increasing interest in the Mediterranean diet hinges on its healthy and anti-ageing
properties. The composition of fatty acids, vitamins and polyphenols in olive oil, a key …

Growing scientific literature data suggest that the intake of natural bioactive compounds
plays a critical role in preventing or reducing the occurrence of human chronic non …

Iridoids, which have beneficial health properties, include a wide group of cyclopentane [c]
pyran monoterpenoids present in plants and insects. The cleavage of the cyclopentane ring …

Olive family (Oleaceae) contains several species among which Olea europaea L. is mostly
used for production of olive oils. Various parts of olive tree are rich source of diverse …

Epidemiological studies suggest that olive oil intake is associated to a reduced risk of
cancer. Recently, the chemopreventive activity of olive oil has been attributed to its unique …

Cancer cells exhibit enhanced proliferation rate and a resistance to apoptosis.
Epidemiological studies suggest that olive oil intake is associated with a reduced risk of …

Current chemotherapy drugs for pancreatic cancer only offer an increase in survival of up to
six months. Additionally, they are highly toxic to normal tissues, drastically affecting the …