The role of olive oil:
1, promote blood circulation
Olive oil can prevent atherosclerosis and the complications of atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, heart failure, kidney failure, cerebral hemorrhage. In Dr. Artemis Simopoulos' book "Omega Health. A Simple and Easy Longevity Plan" by Dr. Artemis Simopoulos, it is mentioned that the omega-6 fatty acids in cooking oil constrict the arteries, thus forcing the heart to work overtime and causing high blood pressure. The omega-3 fatty acids in olive oil, on the other hand, increase the amount of nitrogen oxide, an important chemical that relaxes your arteries, thus preventing arterial damage caused by high blood pressure. Additionally omega-3 fatty acids prevent the formation of blood clots in two ways. First, it reduces the viscosity of platelets, making them less likely to become entangled with fibrinogen, and second, omega-3 fatty acids reduce the amount of fibrinogen, which also greatly reduces the chances of blood clots forming.
2, improve the function of the digestive system
Olive oil contains more than any vegetable oils are high in unsaturated fatty acids, rich in vitamins A, D, E, F, K and carotene and other fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants and a variety of other components, and does not contain cholesterol, and therefore the human body digestive absorption rate is very high. It has the function of reducing gastric acid, preventing the occurrence of gastritis and duodenal ulcer and other diseases; and can stimulate the secretion of bile, stimulate the vitality of pancreatic enzymes, so that the degradation of fats and oils, be absorbed by the intestinal mucosa, in order to reduce the occurrence of cholecystitis and gallstones. There is also laxative function, long-term consumption can effectively relieve constipation.
3, protect the skin
Olive oil is rich in squalene and essential fatty acids with excellent skin affinity, rapid absorption, effectively maintain skin elasticity and moisturizing; olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and vitamins E, K, A, D, etc. and phenolic antioxidant substances, can eliminate facial wrinkles, to prevent the skin from aging, skin care and hair care and prevention and treatment of chapped feet and hands and feet, and other effects! The skin can be "eaten" beauty care products, in addition to olive oil coated skin can fight ultraviolet rays to prevent skin cancer.
4, improve the function of the endocrine system
Olive oil can improve the metabolic function of the organism. This is because olive oil contains more than 80% of monounsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids, and omega-3 fatty acids in the DHA can increase insulin sensitivity, when the higher the content of unsaturated fatty acids in the cell membrane, the higher the number of double bonds, the greater its activity. DHA, with its six double bonds, is the most unsaturated fatty acid and therefore makes cell membranes the most active. The more active cell membranes have more insulin receptors, the more sensitive they are to insulin. When the body consumes the right proportion of fatty acids, metabolism is more normal, and the chances of obesity and diabetes are reduced. The latest research results show that the glucose content in the body of healthy people can be reduced by 12% after consuming olive oil. So now olive oil has become the best cooking oil to prevent and control diabetes.
5, the benefits of the skeletal system
Olive oil in the natural antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids contribute to the body's absorption of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc, etc., can promote the growth of bones, in addition to omega-3 fatty acids to help maintain bone density, reduce the free radicals (highly reactive molecules) caused by osteoporosis of the bones. Alopecia.
6, cancer prevention
Because olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, of which polyunsaturated fatty acids in the omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the amount of linoleic acid extracted from the blood by cancer, so that the cancer quit a very needed nutrients. omega-3 fatty acids can also compete with omega-6 fatty acids, which can help maintain bone density and reduce osteoporosis caused by free radicals (highly reactive molecules). It can also compete with omega-6 fatty acids for the enzymes needed by carcinomas in their metabolic action, making the cell membranes of carcinomas more unsaturated and becoming easy to destroy, which can inhibit the growth of tumor cells and reduce the incidence of tumors. Therefore, it can prevent certain cancers (breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, uterine cancer): In addition, omega-3 fatty acids (polyunsaturated fatty acids) can also increase the efficacy of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which kills cells by attacking the cell membrane through the outbreak of free radicals (highly reactive molecules). When the cell membrane is damaged enough, the cancer cells will self-destruct. And omega-3 fatty acids make cell membranes more susceptible to free radical attack, thus increasing the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation.
7, anti-radiation effect
Because olive oil contains polyphenols and lipopolysaccharide components, so olive oil also has the function of anti-radiation, so olive oil is often used to make astronauts food. Regular use of computers is regarded as a health care skin care products. Before using the computer for a long period of time, you can massage your face and the corners of your eyes with olive oil, or you can achieve the same effect by using bath products rich in olive oil. Please note that due to the different content of olive oil and lauric oil, the radiation protection effect achieved is not the same.
8, anti-aging
Olive oil many components, carotene and chlorophyll give olive oil yellow-green color, and chlorophyll plays a metabolic role, promote cell growth, accelerate wound healing. It also helps to beautify one's appearance and reduce the production of wrinkles. Experiments have shown that olive oil contains antioxidants can eliminate free radicals in the body, restore the health of human organs and organs, can prevent brain aging, and can prolong life.
9 prevention of cardiovascular disease
Olive oil it can protect the cardiovascular system in many ways, ① it prevents inflammation by lowering homocysteine (an amino acid that can damage the walls of coronary arteries) to reduce the damage to arterial walls. ②It relaxes the arteries and lowers blood pressure by increasing the amount of nitrogen oxide in the body. (iii) Monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil reduce the oxidizing effect of LDA cholesterol. ④ A substance called squalene contained in olive oil can increase the content of HDL (good cholesterol) in the body and reduce the content of LDL (bad cholesterol), and the more the amount of HDL cholesterol in the body, the less the amount of oxidized LDL cholesterol in the arteries. The latest research proves. After taking olive oil, the average cholesterol of middle-aged men dropped by 13%, and the dangerous "bad" cholesterol dropped by 21%. ⑤ Olive oil reduces the rate of blood clot formation by increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in the body.
10, olive oil and blood pressure
High blood pressure is arterial hypertension. When the body's blood pressure readings consistently remain above 140/90 mm Hg, it is hypertension. Hypertension is one of the major risk factors in the development of atherosclerosis. Along with high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes, it is a major health problem in developed countries. Like other risk factors, lifestyle has a direct impact on hypertension. One in four adults has high blood pressure. Because of the damage it causes to the body's arteries, especially those supplying blood to the heart, kidneys, brain and eyes, high blood pressure increases the risk of premature death.
It's not particularly certain what components of the Mediterranean diet work to lower blood pressure. However, there is evidence that adding olive oil to the diet (without changing it in any other form) does have a blood pressure-lowering effect. Regular consumption of olive oil lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the heart. There is evidence that when olive oil is consumed, the daily dose of antihypertensive medication that needs to be taken can be reduced. This may be due to a reduction in nitric acid caused by polyphenols.
11, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which is oleic acid. It can increase HDL cholesterol, a kind of good cholesterol that flows in our blood, and reduce bad cholesterol. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which are good for blood vessels and joints, and is rich in phytoziols and polyphenols, which have cancer-preventive properties.