Abstract
In addition to its high proportion of oleic acid (which is considered as "neutral" in terms of cardioprotection), extra virgin olive oil is rich in phenolic compounds, which other vegetable oils do not contain. This review critically appraises the current scientific evidence of a healthful role of olive phenols, with particular emphasis on hydroxytyrosol and related molecules.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cardiotonic Agents / adverse effects
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Cardiotonic Agents / pharmacokinetics
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Cardiotonic Agents / pharmacology*
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Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
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Flavonoids / chemistry
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Flavonoids / pharmacology*
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Humans
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Industrial Waste / analysis
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Models, Biological
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Molecular Structure
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Neoplasms / diet therapy*
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Neuroprotective Agents / adverse effects
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Neuroprotective Agents / pharmacokinetics
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Neuroprotective Agents / pharmacology*
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Olive Oil
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Patents as Topic
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Phenols / chemistry
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Phenols / pharmacology*
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Phenylethyl Alcohol / adverse effects
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Phenylethyl Alcohol / analogs & derivatives*
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Phenylethyl Alcohol / pharmacokinetics
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Phenylethyl Alcohol / pharmacology
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Plant Oils / chemistry
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Plant Oils / pharmacology*
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Polyphenols
Substances
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Cardiotonic Agents
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Flavonoids
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Industrial Waste
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Neuroprotective Agents
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Olive Oil
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Phenols
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Plant Oils
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Polyphenols
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3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol
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Phenylethyl Alcohol