date:Jul 10, 2012
ive oil may be inconclusive
A study, from researchers at the University of Zaragoza in Spain, examining the protective role of virgin olive oil against atherosclerosis has said its results were inconclusive. Whether olive oil prevented hardening of the arteries, or was any healthier for the heart than polyunsaturated fats, such as flax seed oil, remains to be seen.
Researchers found that virgin olive oil protected against hardening of the arteries in mice and hamsters, but produced a contradicto