High-polyphenol olive oil lowers inflammation and stress markers and improves vagus nerve activity compared to low-polyphenol olive oil, with no effect sizes given.
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In an unspecified population, consumption of high-polyphenol olive oil (dose and duration not reported), compared with low-polyphenol olive oil, reduces inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-alpha, improves vagal tone, and lowers stress-related biomarkers; effect sizes and absolute or relative changes were not reported.
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High-polyphenol olive oil lowers inflammation and stress markers and improves vagus nerve activity compared to low-polyphenol olive oil, with no effect sizes given.
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials Comparing High- vs Low-Polyphenol Olive Oil on IL-6, TNF-alpha, Vagal Tone, and Stress Biomarkers
Systematic search of randomized controlled trials in human adults; inclusion of trials comparing high-polyphenol olive oil with low-polyphenol olive oil; outcomes: IL-6, TNF-alpha, heart rate variability as vagal tone, and stress biomarkers such as cortisol; random-effects meta-analysis with heterogeneity and risk-of-bias assessment.
Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of High-Polyphenol vs Low-Polyphenol Olive Oil on Inflammatory and Stress Biomarkers and Vagal Tone
Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group or crossover trial in adults; intervention: high-polyphenol olive oil at a defined dose; comparator: low-polyphenol olive oil matched for fat content; outcomes: IL-6, TNF-alpha, heart rate variability (vagal tone), and stress biomarkers (e.g., cortisol); duration: 8–12 weeks.
Prospective Cohort Study of Habitual High-Polyphenol Olive Oil Intake and Inflammatory, Vagal, and Stress Biomarkers
Prospective cohort of adults with dietary assessment of olive oil polyphenol intake; follow-up over months to years; outcomes: repeated measures of IL-6, TNF-alpha, heart rate variability, and stress biomarkers; adjustment for confounders such as age, sex, BMI, diet, and physical activity.
Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Inflammatory Cytokines, Vagal Tone, and Stress Biomarkers by Olive Oil Polyphenol Intake
Cross-sectional study in adults; measure olive oil polyphenol intake via validated food frequency questionnaire; measure IL-6, TNF-alpha, heart rate variability, and stress biomarkers; compare high vs low intake groups with confounder adjustment.
Animal Model Study of High-Polyphenol Olive Oil on Inflammatory Cytokines, Vagal Tone, and Stress Biomarkers
Randomized controlled animal study (e.g., rodents) fed high-polyphenol vs low-polyphenol olive oil diets; outcomes: circulating and tissue IL-6, TNF-alpha, vagal nerve activity or heart rate variability, and stress biomarkers (e.g., corticosterone); duration: several weeks.