Understanding the nature of cancer has helped scientists develop preventive action against disease, including the adoption of certain nutrients, whose ingredients can hinder cancer growth thanks to their antioxidant activity.
A study shows that a type of oil may reduce the risk of all forms of cancer by 31%, thanks to its unique antioxidant properties.
There is growing evidence that olive oil ingredients provide protection against the development of several cancers, according to a 2022 meta-analysis, published in the journal PLoS One.
The study found significant differences in cancer risk between individuals who consumed olive oil and those who did not.
"More specifically, the highest olive oil consumption was associated with a 31% lower risk of any type of cancer."
They continued:
- "The positive effect of olive oil is largely due to its extraordinary formula
- which is rich in mono-saturated fatty acids
- squalene and phenolic compounds.
its strong antioxidant properties limit cellular oxidative stress and DNA damage through scraping, and affect critical signal pathways associated with carcinogenicity ".
A meta-analysis of 45 studies showed that protection was more important for breast, digestive and urinary tract cancer.
The researchers concluded the meta-analysis with a statement:
"The results of this meta-analysis represent valuable evidence of the preventive effects of olive oil against cancer development."
They added that further research could provide a deeper insight into the role of olive oil in cancer prevention.
Researchers have previously explored the beneficial effects of olive oil in animal studies, where rodents have been fed a diet rich in olive oil and compared to those that feed on a diet rich in corn oil.
The results showed that most of the benefits came from the olive oil diet, where tumors appeared less aggressive in this group.
In 2015, researchers discovered that a key element of extra virgin olive oil, oleocanthal, kills cancer cells without damaging healthy cells.
Biologists at Hunter College, New York City
- discovered that compounds tear apart part of the cancer cell and release enzymes that caused cell death.
- These enticing health benefits made olive oil a common cooking oil
- but researchers claim it is better to consume olives without heating up to reap its full benefits.
In fact, many Mediterranean residents drink a small amount of olive oil for this reason, but this practice may have negatives.
Despite its many health benefits, olive oil contains 120 calories per tablespoon, so consuming more calories than burning can lead to weight gain.
Furthermore, research in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine suggests that olive oil provides more benefits when consumed alongside other foods, such as tomatoes.
This may significantly increase the absorption of disease-resistant antioxidants in many plant foods.
One of the most important mistakes to avoid is the repeated heating of olive oil at high temperatures, where frequent heating of cooking oils (RCO) can produce different types of compounds, which have been reported as carcinogens.
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