CHARACTERISTICS AND PROPERTY
CHARACTERISTICS
Primolea’s extra virgin olive oil varieties are made from fresh
olives within 24 hours of picking. Leaves and stems are
removed; the olives are washed, and then ground and mixed –
or malaxated– into a paste. Finally, the olives are cold pressed
using an industrial decanter to extract the oil with no water
added, which is crucial for a high quality oil. We at Primolea are
absolutely convinced that this oil making process, fully carried
out in stainless steel equipment, allows the extracted olive oil to
retain a balanced PBF, that is, pepperiness –the level of anti-
oxidants–, bitterness –the mark of a young oil–, and fruitiness
–the typicity of each variety. These qualities are imparted by the
vitamins and properties of the olives from which our oil comes.
This is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed in its ‘crude’
or unrefined state.
Given its marked characteristics, olive oil is a major source of
nutrients for a healthy and balanced diet.
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Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease
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Lowers cholesterol levels and enhances metabolic
functions
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Has beneficial antioxidant effects
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Is rich in vitamin A (strengthens the body’s natural
defenses), D (antirachitic), E (antisterility factor), F, K
(antihemorrhagic factor)
10 BENEFITS AND HEALTHY PROPERTIES OF OLIVE OIL
1. Reduces the risk of suffering from Type II
Diabetes
A low-fat diet is typically recommended to prevent diseases such
as diabetes or those related to the heart. In fact, different studies
have shown that high fat intake in the daily diet increases the
risk of suffering from serious diseases such as cancer and
diabetes. With this said, it is worth noting that it is the type of fat
intake, rather than the amount of it, that seriously affects health.
Consequently, a diet rich in monounsaturated fats (such as
those found in olive oil, nuts, and seeds) has been found to offer
protection against many chronic diseases. On the other hand,
according to a study published in the scientific journal '' Diabetes
Care '', it has been shown that a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in
olive oil, reduces the risk of type II diabetes by almost 50%, in
comparison on a low-fat diet. Type II diabetes is the most
common and preventable form of diabetes.
2. Helps prevent a stroke
According to a study conducted in France, and published in the
online edition of Neurology, older people who consume olive oil
on a daily basis may be able to protect themselves from stroke.
The study collected information from the medical records of
7,625 people over the age of 65 from three cities in France -
Bordeaux, Dijon and Montpellier - none of whom had a history of
stroke. The individuals were classified into three groups, based
on their consumption of olive oil. After five years, 148 strokes
were reported. The results showed that individuals who
frequently consumed olive oil had a 41% lower risk of stroke,
compared to those who did not consume olive oil at all.
3. Keeps your heart young and healthy
As we age, our hearts go through a normal aging process. The
function of the artery tends to decline with age, leading to a
number of health problems. In a recent study, Spanish
researchers discovered that a diet rich in olive oil and other
monounsaturated fats could improve arterial function in elderly
people.
4. Helps fight osteoporosis
A disease predominantly characterized by the decrease in bone
mass is osteoporosis, which makes the architecture of the bone
tissue more fragile, and increases the possibility of fractures,
making the slightest stumbling block, the results can be fatal.
However, it was found that olive oil supplements can positively
influence bone thickness. While olive oil is not the only solution,
scientists have concluded that it holds great promise for the
development of future treatments for the disease.
5. Helps fight depression
Olive oil is known to be beneficial for countless physical
ailments, but did you know that it can also work for emotional
health? Spanish researchers from the University of Navarra and
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, found that a diet rich in olive oil
can protect those who consume it from mental illness. It has
recently been discovered that a higher intake of olive oil and
polyunsaturated fats such as those found in fish and vegetable
oils, decrease the risk of depression. According to the findings,
cardiovascular disease and depression share some common
diet-related mechanisms.
6. Prevents skin cancer
A recent study found that olive oil contributes to the prevention of
malignant melanomas (the most dangerous type of skin cancer).
However, the use of sunscreen, the intake of olive oil and a
Mediterranean diet can help you protect against the effects of
the sun.
7. Reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Numerous studies lead that olive oil can reduce the risk of
Alzheimer's disease. A study published in the journal Chemistry
of Neuroscience showed that oleocanthal (a type of natural
phenolic compound found in extra virgin olive oil) has the
potential to reduce the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's and
cognitive impairment that come with aging. The polyphenols in
olive oil are powerful antioxidants, which can help reverse
oxidative damage that occurs due to the aging process.
8. Protection against breast cancer
A high-fat diet is directly related to an increased risk of cancer.
However, the types of fats consumed can actually play a
protective role against tumor development. Virgin olive oil is rich
in oleic acid - a monounsaturated fatty acid, which contains
various bioactive compounds such as antioxidants. Research
shows that a moderate and regular consumption of olive oil
reduces the risk of certain types of cancer, including breast
cancer.
9. Reduces oxidative stress
Studies suggest that olive oil can protect the liver from oxidative
stress. To test this theory, the scientists exposed a group of rats
to a moderately toxic herbicide c to deplete antioxidants and
cause oxidative stress. The results showed that rats fed a diet
containing olive oil were partially protected from liver damage.
10. Contains anti-inflammatory substances
Chronic inflammation is believed to be a leading cause of many
diseases, including heart disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome,
diabetes, Alzheimer's, and arthritis. However, one of the benefits
of olive oil lies in its ability to fight inflammation. The anti-
inflammatory effects of oil appear to be mediated by the
antioxidants in olive oil. One of these antioxidants is oleocanthal
- which works like ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory drug. In fact,
50 ml of extra virgin olive oil has a similar effect to 10% of the
adult ibuprofen dose for pain relief.
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