Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Inflammation in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Thursday, April 22, 2010  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet and has long been associated with the reduce risk for heart disease in cultures consuming it.  A new study analyzes detailed gene responses in patients with the metabolic syndrome (overweight, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, low HDL).  They demonstrated that extra virgin olive oil significantly reduces the expression of inflammatory genes, whereas refined olive oil has no benefit.

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