Sunday, November 27, 2005
Olive oil's heart effect located
Scientists say they have pinpointed the micronutrients in olive oil that make it a good heart protector.
Mediterranean diets have long been hailed as cutting heart attack risk.
A team of Spanish researchers believes this is partly down to compounds called phenols that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and clot-preventing powers.
Another good reason to become more European.
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posted by I at 11:57 am
