{"id":32569,"date":"2020-05-27T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T06:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=32569"},"modified":"2020-05-27T15:59:35","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T13:59:35","slug":"stay-healthy-olive-oil-prevent-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/stay-healthy-olive-oil-prevent-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Healthy: How Olive Oil can prevent infection?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Extra virgin olive oil is a unique and extraordinary food. Did you know that it also helps to prevent infection?<\/h2>\n

Various studies show that extra virgin olive oil<\/strong> has antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial beneficial effects<\/strong> for infections and infectious diseases.<\/p>\n

Substances contained in olive oil<\/h2>\n
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Olive oil contains dozens of phenolic compounds<\/strong>, each with its own unique health<\/strong> benefits. An advantage of these compounds is high bioavailability<\/strong><\/a>. Many kinds of research highlight the anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral properties of these compounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Infections and infectious diseases<\/h2>\n
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Infections<\/strong> and infectious diseases<\/strong> are due to viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and various pathogens. When the human body contracts an infection, it relies on the immune system<\/strong> to fight it. Although there are drugs for the treatment of infections, some foods of natural origin, such as olive oil<\/strong>, also provide good results in the prevention<\/strong> and treatment<\/strong> of infections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Antibacterial properties of olive oil<\/h2>\n
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In olive oil, there are several polyphenols<\/strong> with antibacterial properties<\/strong> against human pathogens, specifically hydroxytyrosol<\/strong>, and oleuropein<\/strong>, which\u00a0have also shown to have\u00a0antiviral properties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A study, published in\u00a0National Center for Biotechnology Information<\/a>\u00a0in 2019, established that the consumption of\u00a0extra virgin olive oil<\/strong>\u00a0promotes good intestinal health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The fatty acids contained in olive oil<\/h2>\n

Fatty acids<\/strong>, also known as food lipids, contained in olive oil are involved in the modulation of the immune system and inflammatory processes. Therefore, they offer important anti-inflammatory benefits<\/strong> to prevent and treat various health conditions.<\/p>\n

A rich extra virgin olive oil diet<\/h2>\n
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A 2015 study in Nutrition & Metabolism<\/a> determined the effect on immune responses when replacing other types of oils with extra virgin olive oil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The results were a decrease in blood pressure, an increase in the levels of “good” high-density cholesterol, and in direct relation with the immune system, clear immunological benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Mediterranean\u00a0healthy diet<\/h2>\n
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A lower incidence of chronic degenerative diseases and a higher life expectancy\u00a0is associated with a healthy\u00a0Mediterranean diet<\/a>.<\/strong> These benefits are partially due to the phenolic compounds naturally present in olive oil consumed by the Mediterranean population.<\/p>\n

Use extra virgin olive oil when you travel<\/h2>\n

Olive oil<\/strong>\u00a0has several health benefits, such as the ability to reduce<\/strong> the risk<\/strong> of cardiovascular disease<\/strong>, stroke, and some forms of cancer. The health benefits of olive oil are mainly linked to its high content of oleic acid and phenolic compounds. The results of the studies show that olive oil is beneficial for various infections and infectious diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Above all, it is a source of natural food readily available to everyone and without side effects. Consuming extra virgin olive oil on your travel can have both cardio-metabolic and immunological health benefits.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit the house of Istrian Olive Oil in Pula<\/h2>\n

Indulge in a guided olive oil tasting in the house of Istrian Olive Oil<\/strong><\/a>, while receiving instructions for a proper tasting<\/strong>. You will find out why Istrian olive oils are among the best in Croatia and the world<\/strong>, you will be able to taste different varieties of\u00a0extra virgin olive oil from various Istrian producers.<\/strong><\/a> Don’t forget to bring it home as a souvenir!<\/p>\n