Biological Activities of Phenolic Compounds Present in Virgin Olive Oil

The Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower incidence of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases and certain types of cancer. The apparent health benefits have been partially ascribed to the dietary consumption of virgin olive oil by Mediterranean populations. Much...

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Main Authors: Russell Keast, Lisa Lucas, Sara Cicerale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-02-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/11/2/458/