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According to a recent report, adults who consume 25 milliliters--nearly 2 tablespoons--of virgin olive oil daily for just one week have less low-density lipoprotein LDL or "bad") cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant compounds, particularly phenols, in their blood.
The findings, from a team of researchers at the Department of Food and Nutrition at the University of Barcelona and published in the February 2002 issue of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. may help explain the heart-healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive oil. But while all types of olive oil are sources of monounsaturated fat, virgin olive oil also contains higher levels of antioxidants, such ...