Olive oil's heart effect located
Scientists say they have pinpointed the micronutrients in olive oil that make it a good heart protector.
Mediterranean diets have long been hailed as cutting heart attack risk.
A team of Spanish researchers believes this is partly down to compounds called phenols that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and clot-preventing powers.
Virgin or extra virgin olive oils are best because they have the highest phenol content, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reports.
Source: BBC News
Mediterranean diets have long been hailed as cutting heart attack risk.
A team of Spanish researchers believes this is partly down to compounds called phenols that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and clot-preventing powers.
Virgin or extra virgin olive oils are best because they have the highest phenol content, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reports.
Source: BBC News
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