Oleic acid, the main fatty acid in olives,
associated with improved heart health.
- It may regulate cholesterol levels.
- protect LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation.
- raise “good” HDL cholesterol.
“Extra virgin olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fatty acid and has shown to help reduce one’s risk for heart disease”
Olive oil also helps with giving antioxidants that can protect red blood cells from damage.
otherwise that damage could lead to
- heart disease,
- heart attacks,
- stroke.