Olives are rich in plant compounds called polyphenols which have effective antioxidant properties.
- The beneficial effects of these compounds include reducing
- risk of chronic diseases such as
- atherosclerosis.
- cancer.
Olives are packed with antioxidants, which have been shown to help with chronic inflammation.
Two kinds of antioxidants found in olives,
- hydroxytyrosol.
- oleanolic acid.