Olive Oil
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Olive Oil is a other — Monounsaturated edible oil from ripe olives
What it does
Monounsaturated edible oil from ripe olives
Where you'll see it
Mediterranean cooking, salad dressings, marinades, etc.
What the research says
May cause allergic reactions (rare).
Benefits
Beneficial to blood cholesterol; polyphenol (hydroxytyrosol) may protect against macular degeneration. Mitochondria 'power stations' benefit most from its compounds.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Has been reported to be beneficial to blood cholesterol. A polyphenol from olives may protect against macular degeneration