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63-80% oleic acid (mono-unsaturated)
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7 -17% palmitic acid (saturated)
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1.5-5% stearic acid (saturated)
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0.3-3% palmitoleic acid (mono-unsaturated)
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3-14% linoleic acid (polyunsaturated)
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1.5% linolenic acid (polyunsaturated
The in-saponifiable fraction the form hydrocarbons, sterols and tocopherols such as vitamin E (per 13 gr of olive oil contains vitamin E MCGR 1.56).
In much fewer polyphenols (taste), carotenoids and chlorophyll (color) and other volatile components that give them their scent.
But no less important, poly-phenols are some components that provide beneficial health, including oleocanthal actions.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL TO EAT
For some time we know that eating olive oil is beneficial to health.
To be sufficiently beneficial to the recommended dose is 40 gr day, 2-3 tablespoons.
FACING THE CHOLESTEROL
Regulates blood cholesterol levels, thanks to monounsaturated fatty acids decrease LDL levels.
Phyto-sterols increase HDL, which helps balance cholesterol, while improving cardiovascular disease and arteriosclerosis.
FACE OF HYPERTENSION
Helps reduce hypertension by poly-phenols and oleic acid.
IMPROVING THE DIGESTIVE FUNCTION
In the digestive system, acts as a shield against excess stomach acids.
PH increasing it improves the body, also due to better absorption of calcium and magnesium.
Prevents constipation.
Improves digestion of nutrients by stimulating the secretion of bile from the gallbladder, which helps prevent slow or slow digestion of fats.
METABOLIC AND COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS
Improves metabolic functions and brain development.
Favors the formation of cell membranes and brain tissue.
It seems that people who consume more saturated fat compared to those who consume less, have less memory. People who consume more monounsaturated fats containing olive oil, have cognitive improvements over time.
In this also contribute polyphenols.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTION OLEOCANTHAL
This natural organic component of olive oil that gives some of the flavor of the oil, gives anti-inflammatory actions similar to ibuprofen.
OSTEOPOROSIS
Improves absorption of calcium, magnesium and zinc. So it is helpful in bone growth.
And essential during menopause.
Improves absorption of fat-soluble micronutrients such as vitamin A and D.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTION
Acts as an antioxidant, reduces the aging of the cell membrane due to its vitamin E.
Satiety
SENSE OF SATIETY
Recent studies will bring actions against hunger. Some studies of Prof. Peter Schieberle, Head of the TUM Chair of Food Chemistry and Director of the German Research Center for Food Chemistry.
People in the study group showed an effect of satiety important if they had ingested olive oil and with higher content of serotonin. Other studies also showed the same.
BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL IN COSMETICS AND ROUTE EXTERNAL
Since ancient years has used natural oil or creams to improve skin.
Formerly, Claudius Galen, mixing the oil with wax and formed a cream or milk lotions to.
As ointment for both muscle relaxing massage.
Olive oil gives skin elasticity and hydration.
The hair and nails also help improve hydration and elasticity of the skin.
As eye makeup remover on a cotton ball.
As repairman hair before washing your hair, massage, hold for five minutes and wash, rinse thoroughly with water.
It is likewise used to prepare soaps, mixing it with caustic soda.
Some cosmetic products can be found based on olive oil.
VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
COMPOSITION
Olive oil give us different nutrients that are beneficial to health us:
Depending on the method of extraction and type of oil will be more or less rich in components beneficial for health.
Saponifiable part or fat in olive oil, (constitutes 98%) and in-saponifiable and third with other components to a much lesser amount they could separate two parts in its composition.
These fatty acids are essential to health because the body does not have the capacity for synthesis, are essential fatty acids.
Mono-unsaturated fatty acids are the most abundant, and then saturated polyunsaturated fewer:
