Extra virgin olive oil combats diabetes, hypertension and metabolic syndrome - Food and Health. A new study from the University of Tor Vergata demonstrates its beneficial role (ANSA) There is numerous scientific evidence and clinical studies that have demonstrated the beneficial role of the Mediterranean diet.
A daily consumption of extrairgin olive oil, as the main condiment, reduces cardiovascular risk, improves carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, helps control blood pressure and reduces inflammatory status and oxidative stress, with the latter being factors implicated in the aging process.