Scientists discover olive oil directly impacts genes to halt inflammation

Research has been steadily accumulating that olive oil, a main component of the Mediterranean diet, has extensive health-protective properties. For example, phytonutrient components of olive oil have been found to be effective against breast cancer cells (http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21532) and studies suggest the abundance of olive oil in the Mediterranean style of eating may be the reason that diet helps prevent depression (http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=109&t=22672). Now scientists have discovered that phenolic compounds in olive oil directly repress genes linked to inflammation.Read more...

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