The Claim
Daily ingestion of 30 mL of extra-virgin olive oil for 6 months decreases blood-brain barrier permeability in adults with mild cognitive impairment, as measured by contrast-enhanced MRI, indicating improved blood-brain barrier integrity and potentially decelerating disease progression.
What the research says
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Eating a small amount of extra-virgin olive oil every day for six months makes the brain's protective filter (the blood-brain barrier) stronger in adults with mild cognitive impairment. A stronger filter means fewer harmful substances can get into the brain, which helps keep memory and thinking from getting worse.
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Daily consumption of 30 mL of extra-virgin olive oil for 6 months reduces blood-brain barrier permeability in adults with mild cognitive impairment, as measured by contrast-enhanced MRI, indicating improved blood-brain barrier integrity and potentially slowing disease progression.
The olive oil has special plant chemicals called polyphenols. These polyphenols work like tiny bodyguards for the brain's filter. They calm down the angry cells in the filter so the filter stays strong and doesn't leak bad stuff into the brain.
What the research says
1 studyThe study gave people with mild memory problems either extra-virgin olive oil or refined olive oil every day for six months. The extra-virgin olive oil group had less leaking in the brain's protective barrier, which is good, while the refined olive oil group didn't see that improvement.
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