The tyrosol and
hydroxytyrosol in EVOO may decrease the likelihood of cancer cell regeneration by interfering with angiogenesis and lowering the supply of oxygen that would otherwise be available for new blood vessel formation.
Not exact matches
It contains an active ingredient called
hydroxytyrosol, which is not only one of the most powerful antioxidants known to man, but it also helps create new mitrochondria — the energy powerhouses
in your cells.
Hydroxytyrosol, a rather rare compound found
in olive oil, also prevents free radical damage to the skin, particularly sunlight damage.
In addition to potent antioxidants such as
hydroxytyrosol and oleanic acid, olive leaves contain a phenolic compound called oleuropein.
Each capsule contains 525 mg of olive leaf extract, but while 500 mg is standardised to 25 % oleuropein, an excellent level itself, the other 25 mg is standardised to 16 %
hydroxytyrosol, the other main medicinal compound
in olive leaves.
For example, when heated
in a container over a flame for only 5 minutes at a temperature of 461 °F / 188 °C, one study has shown 50 % loss of
hydroxytyrosol and 69 % loss of luteolin.
At least some of this effect involves the ability of two phenols
in EVOO — tyrosol and
hydroxytyrosol — to block activity of an enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MM - 2).
This increased bone formation has also been specifically tied to the presence of two phenols — tyrosol and
hydroxytyrosol —
in EVOO.
Moderate consumption of wine, through both its phenolic compounds and alcohol content, promotes
hydroxytyrosol endogenous generation
in humans.
Ethanol induces
hydroxytyrosol formation
in humans.
The protection against UV rays is thanks to Vitamin E as well as the compound found
in olive oil called
Hydroxytyrosol, which helps prevent skin damage caused by UV rays and free radicals.
You can read more about the benefits of
Hydroxytyrosol found
in olive oil here.
Hydroxytyrosol, present
in this virgin olive oil, is also good for our skin.