The Claim
Daily consumption of 50 mL of Greek high-phenolic early harvest extra virgin olive oil for 12 months significantly reduces the frontal theta/beta ratio in the eyes-open resting-state EEG of older adults with mild cognitive impairment, indicating improved attentional control (p=0.0032).
What the research says
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Every day for a year, older adults with mild memory problems drank a small glass of a special Greek olive oil made from early-picked olives that is rich in healthy plant compounds. Brain wave tests showed a specific change in brain activity that means they became better at focusing and paying attention.
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Daily consumption of 50 mL of Greek high-phenolic early harvest extra virgin olive oil for 12 months significantly reduces the frontal theta/beta ratio in the eyes-open resting-state EEG of older adults with mild cognitive impairment, indicating improved attentional control (p=0.0032).
Eating a special olive oil with lots of natural plant chemicals every day for a year helps protect brain cells and calm down overactive brain signals. This makes the brain's communication more organized and less chaotic, which helps people with memory problems pay attention better. The brain waves become more balanced, showing improved focus.
What the research says
1 studyEating this special olive oil every day for a year really did help improve attention in people with early memory problems, as shown by better brain wave patterns.
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