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Olive oil is widely used in cooking, especially as most health conscious people believe inThe benefits of extra virgin olive oil to achieve fitness goals. According to a recent study, it was found that there are certain compounds in extra virgin olive oil that can act naturally as common pain relievers such as ibuprofen. Here's all you need to know about this latest study and its results.
It is undeniable that extra virgin olive oil It is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. According to a study conducted by the Monel Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, an active ingredient in extra virgin olive oil known as “olecanthal” was found to contain a compound that mimics the effect of the pain reliever “ibuprofen.” In fact, this compound has shown remarkable results in reducing head pain and arthritis in some cases, according to the study.
According to the study conducted by the Monel Center, lead researcher Paul Breslin explained that taking “a daily dose of 50 grams, or the equivalent of 4 tablespoons, of extra virgin olive oil provides the equivalent of approximately 10% of the recommended dose of ibuprofen for pain relief in adults.” He added that eating extra virgin olive oil “It won't cure your headache immediately, but it may give you some long-term benefits of frequent ibuprofen use, including helping to prevent Alzheimer's disease.”
Olecanthal is a compound that works in the same way as the pain reliever “ibuprofen” in inhibiting components of the pain pathway known as the “prostaglandin system.” According to Priceline, “The easiest way to test for olecanthal is to taste the oil directly and notice how the throat feels tingling or burning.” He added that this compound should be found in any extra virgin olive oil, but its concentration may vary depending on many factors such as the type of olives and their age at the time of the press.
According to the head of the research team “Priceline”, “most types extra virgin olive oil Available in supermarkets contain relatively low levels of this compound.” But he explains: “There are olive oils that are not expensive and have high levels of olive oil. I buy my oil from a local Greek store that imports oils directly from Crete and other Greek regions.” He also suggests that a simple way to test the purity of olive oil and the presence of olecanthal is to taste it directly and observe how severe the tingling is in the throat — the higher the tingling sensation, the higher the concentration of olecanthal.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats that help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and increase good cholesterol (HDL).
Source: The Times India
