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Olive oil polyphenols display biological activities linked to lower coronary heart disease risk.
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There has been much interest regarding the components that contribute to the beneficial health effects of the Mediterranean diet. Recent findings suggest that polyphenolic compounds found in olive oil are endowed with several biologic activities that may contribute to the lower incidence of coronary heart disease in the Mediterranean area.
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Visioli et al. (2009) studied this question. Polyphenolic compounds in olive oil possess biological activities that may contribute to a lower incidence of coronary heart disease in the Mediterranean area.
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