Olive antioxidants

Olives and olive oil are a fundamental part of the traditional Mediterranean diet and can be found in virtually every kitchen throughout the Mediterranean, and not just because they taste good!


Healthy ageing
Research suggests that the high antioxidant content of olive oil is a key factor in the lower incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) and other degenerative diseases. Hydroxytyrosol, the powerful antioxidant in olives and olive oil is said to act as an efficient scavanger of free radicals and their effect on the body's ageing process.


From lower blood pressure to lower risk of cancer
Widely studied for its effects on cardiovascular health, olive oil's hydroxytyrosols are believed to help reduce or manage blood pressure, cholesterol, protect against DNA damage and improve immune function. It has recently even been implicated in having a beneficial role in lowering the risk of cancer and protecting brain cells.


Wide ranging health benefits
Widely studied for its effects on cardiovascular health, the hydroxytyrosol in olive oil ae believed to help modulate blood pressure, cholesterol and protect against DNA damage. It has recently even been implicated in having a beneficial role in protecting brain cells.