Olive oil may help prevent ailments of the gut, cancer: NewsTarget.com

A recent study has shown that extra virgin olive oil, which is rich in polyphenols, may protect your stomach from ulcers and cancer.

The study, conducted by researchers from the Spanish Institute de la Grasa and the University Hospital of Valme, was not carried out on live patients, but rather, tested the effects of extra virgin olive oil on the Helicobacter pylori bacteria in a simulated gastric environment.

Under these simulated conditions, researchers demonstrated that the polyphenols found in olive oil remain stable for hours in the stomach following ingestion, and that they have a strong anti-bacterial effect on 8 strains of H. pylori, including three strains that are antibiotic-resistant. H. pylori is the only known bacteria that can survive the acidic conditions of the stomach. Infection by the bacteria can lead to stomach cancer and ulcers.

The antibacterial action of olive oil polyphenols was shown to be so potent that only the most diluted extract (one percent) had no significant effect on the bacteria.

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