Sentences with phrase «compound oleocanthal»

The compound oleocanthal, which gives olive oil its taste, has been shown to have a similar effect as commonly prescribed painkillers in the body.

Anti-inflammatory benefits of virgin olive oil and the phenolic compound oleocanthal.»

Not exact matches

«We're trying to further understand oleocanthal's mechanism and maybe eventually try to find compounds that can work in the same way for drug development,» says Amal K. Kaddoumi, an assistant professor of pharmaceutics at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and one of the paper's authors.

Oleocanthal is one of several compounds that scientists have been working with to clear beta - amyloid from the brain.

But in 2005 scientists discovered that oleocanthal — the naturally occurring compound that elicits a peppery, burning sensation in the back of the throat — seemed to produce effects strikingly similar to those of ibuprofen, which tamps down inflammation.

«Oleocanthal and ibuprofen are chemically unrelated, yet both are potent anti-inflammatory compounds that activate the TRPA1 receptor and cause sensory irritation,» said Monell behavioral biologist Gary K. Beauchamp, Ph.D., also a corresponding author.

«This receptor may be used to identify other anti-inflammatory compounds that, like ibuprofen and oleocanthal, help prevent major lethal disease,» said Breslin.

Joining oleuropein as one of the best researched compounds in olive oil is oleocanthal.

One study shows that a compound in olive oil, called oleocanthal, helps prevent inflammation.

Contains a compound called oleocanthal that has been compared to aspirin and ibuprofen for its pain and inflammation relieving properties.

If oleuropein is the signature compound of the olive leaf, oleocanthal is the star of olive oil; it has extremely promising anti-inflammatory properties of its own.

Olive oil is an excellent food for acne, but its benefits come from vitamin E, oleic acid, and an antioxidant compound for which the oil wins, oleocanthal.