We all know that olive oil has great anti-oxidant properties, which boost immunity, prevent diseases and anti-aging. But do we know why? It's because it is the only oil to be obtained from a fruit. This fruit is exposed to the air and has to defend itself from oxygen, and it therefore synthesizes a larger amount of anti-oxidants, which help in the prevention of aging and also boost immunity.
The phenolic content of the oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties too. Of course, we know olive oil is a monounsaturated fat and is known to lower the levels of LDL (the bad cholesterol) and may be even raise the levels of HDL (the good cholesterol)
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