Therapeutic Properties and Use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Clinical Nutrition: A Narrative Review and Literature Update

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet (MedD). In this narrative review, we synthesize and illustrate the various characteristics and clinical applications of EVOO and its components—such as oleic acid, hydroxytyrosol, and oleuropein—in the field of clinical nutriti...

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Main Authors: Andrés Jiménez-Sánchez, Antonio Jesús Martínez-Ortega, Pablo Jesús Remón-Ruiz, Ana Piñar-Gutiérrez, José Luis Pereira-Cunill, Pedro Pablo García-Luna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/7/1440