Olive oil and the digestive system

According to research by Charbonnier C.A., olive oil is the best health oil. It contains higher oleic acid (monounsaturated fatty acid) and Appropriate proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids, rich in vitamins A, D, E, F, K, carotene, chlorophyll and other fat-soluble vitamins and a variety of antioxidants, and does not contain cholesterol. The human body's digestion and absorption rate of various nutrients Extremely high. Olive oil has the function of reducing gastric acid and preventing gastritis and duodenal ulcers. Taking one tablespoon of olive oil (10 ml) orally on an empty stomach every morning and evening can quickly reduce the symptoms of various chronic gastritis and ulcers in the short term, and can also effectively eliminate oral odor (bad breath) caused by stomach diseases.

Olive oil also has the function of promoting bile secretion and is called a cholagogue. Olive oil promotes bile secretion and increases the activity of pancreatic enzymes, which degrades fat and is absorbed by the intestinal mucosa; olive oil also promotes gallbladder contraction. Professor Aerd Assmann of the University of Münster in Germany also came to the same conclusion through experiments, pointing out that consuming olive oil can effectively reduce the occurrence of cholecystitis and gallstones. Messini M. et al. have confirmed that this is the reason for the low incidence of gallstones in areas of high olive oil consumption in Italy. Olive oil can also increase intestinal peristalsis, make the intestines smooth, and eliminate chronic constipation.