An interesting study goes far toward explaining the benefits of consuming a Mediterranean Muslim diet, thanks to the phenolic compounds found in olive oil.

Patients with high cholesterol levels were fed a breakfast — 60 grams of white bread with 40 milliliters of virgin olive oil (of high and low phenolic content) — twice, followed by a battery of blood tests over four hours.

Not surprisingly, scientists found olive oil with high amounts of phenols boosted the concentration of beneficial compounds, including nitric oxide, in the bloodstream and improved the functioning of the endothelium of small blood vessels in fingers.

The lead researcher concurred with my assessment of olive oil as superior to seed oils that require processing.

Related posts:

1. New Antioxidant Compounds Identified in Olive Oil, Honey and Nuts Scientists have for the first time identified and characterized different...
2. Virgin Olive Oil May Reduce Cholesterol Damage According to the report, adults who consumed 25 milliliters (mL)...
3. Olive Leaf Extract Lowers Blood Pressure The leaves of the olive tree have been used for...
4. Olive Oil and Colon Cancer Dr. Marcola Among the teachings of Islam is to make...
5. Compound From Olive-Pomace Oil Inhibits HIV Spread It’s widely known that olive oil is good for your...
6. “Heart-Healthy” Label Approved for Olive Oil Coronary heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both...
7. Olive Oil and Breast Cancer There was a lot of hoopla in the press yesterday...
8. Olive Oil Good for Health Dr. Mercola Researchers found that participants in a study who...
9. Virgin Olive Oil Healthier Than Other Vegetable Oils Virgin olive oil is the superior choice when it comes...
10. Take Some Olive Oil For Your Headache? Olive oil, specifically extra-virgin olive oil, is clearly one of...