The modest amount of well-balanced polyunsaturated fatty acids in olive oil is well protected by antioxidant substances.

It is widely believed that antioxidant substances such as vitamins E, K and polyphenols found in olive oil provide a defense mechanism that delays aging and prevents carcinogenesis, therosclerosis, liver disorders and inflammations. It also has beneficial effects on brain and nervous system development as well as on overall growth. It shields the body against infection and helps in the healing of tissues, internal and external.

Only animal-derived foods contain cholesterol. Olive oil is cholesterol-free. Cholesterol is not entirely harmful; it is an essential building block for cell membranes, nerve fiber coverings, vitamin D and sex hormones.

The body manufactures all the cholesterol it needs, so any cholesterol in foods we eat is excessive. Excess cholesterol causes a gradual accumulation of fatty deposits and connective tissue, known as plaque, along the walls of blood vessels.
Eventually, plaque builds up, narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow, in this way increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Olive oil has been regarded as the "beauty oil". The body's cells incorporate the valuable fatty acids from the oil, making arteries more supple and skin more lustrous. The amount of oleic acid in olive oil is about the same as that found in a mother's milk and is thus the best growth supplement for infants.
Olive oil dissolves clots in capillaries, has been found to lower the degree of absorption of edible fats, and consequently slows down the aging process.

There are three kinds of dietary fats: saturated (animal), polyunsaturated (plants, seeds, nuts, vegetable oils), and monounsaturated (olive oil).

All types of olive oil are approximately the same, with 80% monounsaturated, 14% saturated, 9% polyunsaturated fats on average.
Olive oil is rich in vitamins A, B-1, B-2, C, D, E and K and in iron. Olive oil, which is beneficial to the digestive system, does not necessarily keep you thin; it contains just as many calories as other oils (9cal/g).

The history of olive tree dates back to ancient times and goes hand in hand with that of the Mediterranean people who make it the symbol of life, peace and prosperity.

The health and therapeutic benefits of olive oil were first mentioned by Hippocrates, the father of medicine. For centuries, its nutritional, cosmetic and medicinal benefits have been recognized by the people of the Mediterranean, being used to maintain skin and muscle suppleness, heal abrasions, and soothe the burning and drying effects of sun and water.

Cholesterol and cardiovascular diseases are really common these days, extra virgin olive oil, with its high contents of oleic acid and rich in natural inoxidizing substances, represents the best savoring for whom decides to follow a modern and healthy diet.

Drunk before a meal, olive oil protects the stomach from ulcers. If a spoon or two is taken with lemon or coffee, it prevents constipation without irritating the intestinal tract. It is also effective in treating urinary tract infections and gall bladder problems.
Known as a perfect remedy for gastritis in children, it also accelerates brain development and strengthens the bones.