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Olive Oil Benefits for Cancer

Posted on | March 11, 2010 | Comments Off

OIL olives, may not sound so familiar than coconut oil, or corn oil. However, did you know that olive oil has benefits for both health and beauty?

People who eat regularly zaitu oil, pointed out to avoid the risk of cancer. This was revealed by studies involving 182 participants. A study reported by Reuters on Tuesday, found that olive oil content is proven to reduce levels of secondary metabolic results, one of the factors triggering the cancer cells. Therefore, the researchers recommend that people consume olive oil

“Olive oil contains phenols which are antioxidants believed to pencengah cancer,” said Dr. Henrik E Poulsen of the University of Copenhagen, Danish. He also strongly recommends to replace the use of butter, with olive oil.

In addition to the cancer-preventing foods, olive oil also has properties for skin beauty. Vitamin E is contained in it can maintain skin elasticity. Content of saturated oils in it are also very useful to remove the black stain on the skin. With diligent olive oil consumed every day, then the skin will feel firmer and smoother.

Not only that the benefits of olive oil. Content of omega-9 in it can suppress levels of bad cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein / LDL), and raise good cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein / HDL). That is the reason why people with cholesterol and heart disease, are encouraged to consume olive oil every day.

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