The secret of the healing properties of olive oil lies in its ability to exclude genes that promote the formation of various types of inflammation in the human body. This fact has been established by a group of scientists from the Spanish university of the city of Cordoba – reported the London Daily Mail.
The research carried out by scientists has shown that the active elements contained in olive oil, primarily phenols, lead to a significant reduction in the activity of almost 100 genes involved in the formation of various diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, said Prof. Francisco Perez-Jimenez.
Spanish researchers believe that when consumed regularly, olive oil reduces the risk of disease.
We found that a number of genes that promote inflammation lose their activity under the influence of phenols contained in olive oil – said Prof. Perez-Jimenez. (PAP)