Doctors have called the product, which reduces the risk of cancer by half
Scientists from Spain shared the 4000 participants (aged 60 to 80 years) into 3 groups. First proposed to follow a Mediterranean diet - eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and beans with limited use of dairy products, red meat and sweets - with daily inclusion in the diet of 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
The second group followed the same diet, but with replacement of olive oil nuts. The third group stuck to a diet low in fat.
Over the next 35 years, six participants developed breast cancer, but among the first group of women were 62% less than in the third. In the second group, the risk reduction was not significant.
What makes olive oil so useful for maintaining women's health? The study's authors argue that certain components in the composition of olive oil polyphenols such as kill cancer cells and prevent the formation of tumors.
In addition to anti-cancer properties, olive oil has the ability to increase the absorption of vitamins from fruits and vegetables, so feel free to replace their conventional oil, add to salads, cereals and smoothies.
The second group followed the same diet, but with replacement of olive oil nuts. The third group stuck to a diet low in fat.
Over the next 35 years, six participants developed breast cancer, but among the first group of women were 62% less than in the third. In the second group, the risk reduction was not significant.
What makes olive oil so useful for maintaining women's health? The study's authors argue that certain components in the composition of olive oil polyphenols such as kill cancer cells and prevent the formation of tumors.
In addition to anti-cancer properties, olive oil has the ability to increase the absorption of vitamins from fruits and vegetables, so feel free to replace their conventional oil, add to salads, cereals and smoothies.