Extra virgin olive oil slows age-related physical decline 🫒
The best cooking oil?
Protective effect of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) consumption on the physical component of health-related quality of life in aging adults
Study Details
This new study investigated the associations between extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) consumption and the physical component of health-related quality of life 🔍
180 physically active older adults were recruited for this study, all of whom were following a Mediterranean diet 🥗
Participants were then classified into two groups based on EVOO consumption…
1️⃣ MT4 (≥ 4 tablespoons/day)
2️⃣ LT4 (< 4 tablespoons/day)
Here is what they found ⬇️
Key Findings
The LT4 group showed a significant negative correlation between…
🫀 physical health and age
💥 body pain and age
(aging led to decreased physical health and increased pain)
Whereas, the MT4 group showed no significant association for physical health or pain ❎
Indicating a potential protective effects of higher EVOO consumption 🛡️
Conclusion
Consuming ≥ 4 tablespoons of EVOO per day may have a protective effect, mitigating the impact of aging on self-perceived physical health and functional capacity ✅
Reference
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41677993/
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