Extra-virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory & Protects Brain-Smilecast 110

Temple University Study Provide More Proof of Benefits of Extra-virgin Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Now, researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) have identified a specific ingredient that protects against cognitive decline: extra-virgin olive oil, a major component of the Mediterranean diet. In a new study, the researchers show that consumption protects memory and learning ability and reduces the formation of amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain — classic markers of Alzheimer’s disease.