Olive oil helpers protect gut cells from bad fats
Extra virgin olive oil phenolic extracts counteract the pro-oxidant effect of dietary oxidized lipids in human intestinal cells.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Both extracts were equally effective against oxysterol-induced damage, even though Bosana had higher total phenols and stronger activity against TBH.
This contradicts the assumption that higher phenolic content always means better protection—suggesting different mechanisms are at play depending on the type of oxidative stress.
Practical Takeaways
Consider using high-phenolic olive oils like Bosana when cooking with or alongside foods prone to oxidation (e.g., fried or processed foods).
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Both extracts were equally effective against oxysterol-induced damage, even though Bosana had higher total phenols and stronger activity against TBH.
This contradicts the assumption that higher phenolic content always means better protection—suggesting different mechanisms are at play depending on the type of oxidative stress.
Practical Takeaways
Consider using high-phenolic olive oils like Bosana when cooking with or alongside foods prone to oxidation (e.g., fried or processed foods).
Publication
Journal
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Year
2016
Authors
A. Incani, G. Serra, A. Atzeri, M. P. Melis, G. Serreli, G. Bandino, P. Sedda, M. Campus, C. Tuberoso, M. Deiana
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Claims (4)
If your food has bad fats, your body uses up its antioxidants fighting those instead of using them to protect your cells and help you live longer.
Olive oil has natural chemicals called phenols that might help protect your gut cells from damage caused by unhealthy fats in food.
Certain damaged fats in food can harm gut cells by causing stress and damage, like rusting from inside the cells.
Bosana olive oil extract seems to protect gut cells from damage better than another type of olive oil extract, probably because of the powerful natural antioxidants it contains.