The benefits of olive oil are mentioned

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Many factors affect the development of cardiovascular diseases: genetics, lifestyle, other diseases. Experts believe that certain foods can improve heart health and reduce the risk.

In a study published in Science Direct, scientists note that the consumption of olive oil reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, they looked at whether there was a relationship between product use and overall mortality as well as cause-specific mortality.

“Higher olive oil intake was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular mortality. -vascular diseases by 19%, reducing the risk of death from cancer by 17%. The risk of mortality from neurodegenerative diseases is 29% lower,” the authors of the study noted.

According to their data, replacing butter, mayonnaise and margarine with an equivalent amount of olive oil was associated with a reduction in the risk of general and causal specific mortality by 8-34%. At the same time, no significant associations were observed when comparing olive oil with other vegetable oils.

Cleveland Clinic specialists also reminded about other benefits of olive oil. Yes, it can help lower LDL cholesterol (also called “bad” cholesterol) and raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol when used in place of saturated fats like butter.

Also In addition, olive oil contains beta-carotene, vitamins A, E, D, and K, as well as many other health-promoting nutrients that, according to research, have a beneficial effect on almost all functions of the body. At the same time, experts reminded that it is important to control the amount of olive oil used.