Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High polyphenol olive oil was significantly more effective in decreasing LDL values than low polyphenol olive oil. Olive oil is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean Diet, which consistently shows heart-healthy benefits (1). The...
Rice Bran Oil and Cholesterol
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study has determined that participants following a low calorie diet in addition to rice bran oil improved cholesterol levels to a greater extent than solely a low calorie group. Cardiovascular disease is a major health burden...
Does Olive Oil, Walnuts and Almonds Affect Cholesterol Levels Beneficially?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Walnut and almond enriched diets lowered LDL cholesterol in a study of 18 participants. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States (2). It is also a large economic burden, costing the United States an estimated...
Olive Oil May Help Insulin Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 46 patients that were given olive leaf extract daily for 12 weeks, subjects had a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity and a 5.4% increase in ability to stabilize blood sugar and insulin. Polyphenols are antioxidants...
Walnuts Associated with Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Jessicca Patella, ND. A large study of 58,063 women aged 52-77 and 79,893 women aged 35-52 has determined that consumption of walnuts lowers risk of diabetes. After 10 years, the participants consuming 1 serving per week of walnuts had a 15% lower risk of...
Dark Full Bottles Keep the Integrity of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The study showed that the rate of vitamin E degradation was highest in half-filled clear bottle of olive oil (92.6%) and lowest in filled dark bottle (24.2%). The health benefit of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is important...
Olive Oil Intake Now Linked to Decreased Mortality
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those in the highest 25% of olive oil consumption had a 26% reduced risk of overall death and a 44% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to those who did not consume olive oil. In 2010,...
Olive Oil and Walnut Consumption Linked to Mental Health in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 447 patients at high cardiovascular risk, those with the highest intakes of polyphenols had 20% higher delayed memory recall scores. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia among older adults. It...
Trans Fats Hinder, Olive Oil Benefits Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 10 year study of 12,059 depression free patients found that those with the highest 20 % intake of trans fatty acids had a 48% increased risk of depression compared to those with the lowest 20% of Vitamin D intake. Depression...
Olive Oil Shows Benefits for Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research has shown that oleic acid reduces insulin resistance risk by 20% for every 1% increase. The Mediterranean Diet is perhaps the best-studied dietary pattern in the world. With olive oil, fish, nuts and fruits and vegetables,...
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