According to an all-Italian study still in progress, extra virgin olive oil helps to slow down cognitive aging, favoring a longer mental youth. As a matter of fact, hydroxytyrosol, a phenol present in this product, stimulates the production of new neurons, thus slowing down cognitive aging and keeping the brain young.
The Effects of Hydroxytyrosol on the Brain
Hydroxytyrosol is a powerful antioxidant contained in extra virgin olive oil along with other polyphenolic substances, such as oleocanthal and other beneficial compounds for health such as oleic acid, essential polyunsaturated fats, vitamin A and vitamin E. The higher the polyphenol content, the higher the quality. For this reason, the determination of polyphenols is one of the criteria adopted to establish the characteristics of an oil.
Because it is Good
The beneficial properties of olive oil have already been demonstrated on the circulatory system and the intestinal system, while there are still many unknowns regarding the central nervous system. However, several studies have found that the brain can produce new neurons even in adulthood. It has also been verified that hydroxytyrosol, once ingested, stimulates the production of new neurons starting from stem cells.
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