The effect of minor constituents of olive oil on cardiovascular disease: new findings.
There has been much interest regarding the components that contribute to the beneficial health effects of the Mediterranean diet. Recent findings suggest that polyphenolic compounds found in olive oil are endowed with several biologic activities that may contribute to the lower incidence of coronary heart disease in the Mediterranean area.
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University of Milan, Institute of Pharmacological Sciences, Milan, Italy.
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D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005419:Flavonoids; D006801:Humans; D000069463:Olive Oil; D010636:Phenols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000737:chemistry*; D011108:Polymers / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology; D059808:Polyphenols
D005419:Flavonoids; D000069463:Olive Oil; D010636:Phenols; D010938:Plant Oils; D011108:Polymers; D059808:Polyphenols