Polyphenols are naturally occurring bioactive compounds that have antioxidant properties. They are found in many plant foods such as fruit and vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, tea, red wine, dark chocolate and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
Polyphenols give a plant its colour and their role is to defend the plants against aggressors such as ultraviolet light, insects and pathogens.
The results of a new clinical study from the US on the effect of olive oil on mild mental disorder (MCI), which is the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
This study follows studies that took place in Greece two years ago using the Governor.
Scientists studied and compared two olive oils, a certified Greek high-phenol content (The Governor) high in Oleocanthal and oleacein and refined olive oil(Bertolli) with zero phenol content.
Olive oil coffee is the latest health and wellness trend to hit the headlines.
Adding fat to coffee is nothing new. First, there was “bulletproof coffee” and now Starbucks has recently launched its new range of olive oil coffees named ‘Oleato”. The range includes an olive oil latte, iced shaken espresso and an espresso martini.
The study The Effect of Dietary Intervention With High-Oleocanthal and Oleacein Olive Oil in Patients With Early-Stage Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Pilot Randomised Trial
The international, prestigious scientific journal Frontiers in Oncology, published an article on on Friday 21 January 2022 with the results of the research entitled:
This a historic day for research, Corfiot and Greek olive oil and a unique moment for our Governor.
