Virgin olive oil rich in phenol compounds suppresses inflammation

A diet rich in the phenolic components of virgin olive oil can suppress the expression of genes involved in inflammation, which may explain the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease seen in people who follow a Mediterranean diet. In a crossover study, a Spanish team randomised 20 patients with metabolic syndrome (associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes) to t ...
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