The therapeutic effects of olive oil

Olive Oil Nutrition Facts

Rich in fat, it can maintain body temperature and protect internal organs; provide essential fatty acids; absorb fat-soluble vitamins; and increase satiety.

Dietary value

1. Remove pressure and reduce fat:

Olive oil can prevent arteriosclerosis and its complications, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, kidney failure, and cerebral hemorrhage. The omega-3 fatty acids in olive oil can increase the amount of nitric oxide, an important chemical, which can relax your arteries and prevent arterial damage caused by high blood pressure. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids can prevent the formation of blood clots in two ways. First, it can reduce the viscosity of platelets, making it difficult for platelets and fibrinogen to entangle together; second, omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the amount of fibrinogen, which greatly reduces the chance of thrombosis.

2. Lubricate the intestines:

Olive oil contains more unsaturated fatty acids than any other vegetable oil, rich vitamins A, D, E, F, K and fat-soluble vitamins such as carotene and antioxidants, and contains no cholesterol, so the digestion and absorption rate of the human body is extremely high. It can reduce gastric acid, prevent gastritis and duodenal ulcers, and stimulate bile secretion, activate pancreatic enzyme activity, degrade fats, and be absorbed by the intestinal mucosa to reduce the occurrence of cholecystitis and gallstones. It also has the function of moisturizing the intestines, and long-term consumption can effectively relieve constipation.

3. Beauty and skin care:

Olive oil is rich in squalene and essential fatty acids, which have excellent affinity with the skin. It is quickly absorbed and effectively maintains skin elasticity and moisture. The rich monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamins E, K, A, D and phenolic antioxidants in olive oil can eliminate facial wrinkles, prevent skin aging, and have the effects of skin care, hair care, and preventing and treating chapped hands and feet. It is a beauty and skin care product that can be "edible". In addition, applying olive oil to the skin can fight ultraviolet rays and prevent skin cancer.

4. Improve the function of the endocrine system:

Olive oil can improve the metabolism of organisms. This is because olive oil contains more than 80% monounsaturated fatty acids and ω-3 fatty acids, and DHA in ω-3 fatty acids can increase insulin sensitivity. The higher the content of unsaturated fatty acids in the cell membrane, the more double bonds it has, and the stronger its activity. DHA with 6 double bonds is the most unsaturated fatty acid, so it makes the cell membrane the most active. The more active cell membrane insulin receptors there are, the more sensitive it is to insulin. When the human body consumes an appropriate proportion of fatty acids, the metabolism will be more normal, and the chances of obesity and diabetes will be reduced. The latest research results show that after healthy people consume olive oil, the glucose content in their bodies can be reduced by 12%. Therefore, olive oil has become the best edible oil for preventing and controlling diabetes.

5. Strengthen muscles and bones:

The natural antioxidants and ω-3 fatty acids in olive oil help the body absorb minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc, etc., which can promote bone growth. In addition, ω-3 fatty acids help maintain bone density and reduce osteoporosis caused by free radicals (highly active molecules).

6. Anti-cancer:

Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and the ω-3 fatty acids in polyunsaturated fatty acids can reduce the amount of linoleic acid extracted from the blood by cancer cells, depriving cancer cells of a very necessary nutrient. ω-3 fatty acids can also compete with ω-6 fatty acids for the enzymes needed by cancer cells in metabolism, making the cell membranes of cancer cells more unsaturated and easier to destroy, inhibiting the growth of tumor cells and reducing the incidence of tumors. Therefore, it can prevent certain cancers, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and uterine cancer. In addition, ω-3 fatty acids (polyunsaturated fatty acids) can also increase the effectiveness of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which kill cells by attacking the cell membrane with the outbreak of free radicals (highly active molecules). When the cell membrane is sufficiently damaged, the cancer cells will self-destruct. ω-3 fatty acids make the cell membrane more vulnerable to free radical attacks, thereby increasing the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

7. Anti-radiation:

Olive oil contains polyphenols and lipopolysaccharides, so it has the function of protecting against radiation, so olive oil is often used to make food for astronauts. People who often use computers regard it as a good product for health and skin care.

8. Anti-aging:

Among the many ingredients in olive oil, carotene and chlorophyll give olive oil a yellow-green color, and chlorophyll plays a role in metabolism, promoting cell growth and accelerating wound healing. It also helps to beautify people's appearance and reduce the formation of wrinkles. Experiments have shown that the antioxidants contained in olive oil can eliminate free radicals in the body, restore the health of human organs, prevent brain aging, and prolong life.

Suitable for people

For infants and young children: Olive oil helps balance metabolism and promotes the development of children's nervous system, bones and brain.

For adults: Helps prevent diseases such as arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and digestive system disorders.

For the elderly: Olive oil has a good preventive effect on osteoporosis. It can slow down the decline of cell membranes and thus delay aging.

For women: Olive oil contains a variety of nutrients that are very beneficial to the skin. It is a safe and reliable beauty product and is known as the "oil of beauty" in the West.