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Olives

09/19/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Olives are good at reducing fatty liver

Researchers have found an effective new treatment for hyperlipidemia with oleanolic acid (OA), a natural compound found in olives (Olea europaea). The study, which was led by researchers from China Pharmaceutical University and Nanjing Medical University, looked at the ability of olives to lower cholesterol levels in patients diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. While better known as a staple in […]

08/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Why the Indian olive is one of the best superfoods of all

The olive tree (Olea ferruginea Royle) is one of the most important fruit trees in the world. It has been known for treating infectious diseases. Researchers at University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan provided scientific evidence of the beneficial properties of the olive plant. For the study, the researchers looked at the phenolic […]

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