Olive oil against fibromyalgia
Regular use of olive oil has been found to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in women with fibromyalgia, according to a new study.
While olive oil is a well-known remedy for many health conditions, new research published in the journal Nutrients went a step further in identifying its benefits for women with fibromyalgia, who currently have a 30% higher mortality risk.
In a previous study, the same research team found that women with fibromyalgia often show altered levels of various parameters related to blood clotting compared to healthy women.
According to the new research, these parameters can be brought back to the same levels found in healthy women through regular consumption of olive oil.
The study was conducted using both extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and refined olive oil (ROO).
EVOO is obtained by crushing olives, while ROO is extracted using chemical processes. The two oils have some differences, but both retain monounsaturated fatty acids.
