El Aceite de Oliva Virgen frente al proceso de envejecimiento
- María Elisa Calle Purón 1
- Blanca Valero de Bernabé
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
info
ISSN: 0255-996X
Argitalpen urtea: 2015
Zenbakia: 121
Orrialdeak: 35-41
Mota: Artikulua
Beste argitalpen batzuk: Olivae: revista oficial del Consejo Oleícola Internacional
Laburpena
One of the numerous health benefits of virgin olive oil is that it slows down ageing. Among its nutritional assets, it helps to prevent atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases through its effect on the circulatory system. A diet rich in virgin olive oil lowers total and LDL cholesterol, prevents LDL oxidation and raises HDL cholesterol. In addition, thanks to its composition, virgin olive oil affects the endocrine system by improving blood glucose control and enhancing insulin sensitivity. It acts on the nervous system by preventing memory loss and mental weakness and maintaining cognitive function in healthy, elderly subjects. This appears to be related to the role played by oleic acid in maintaining the structural integrity of the neuronal membranes. Virgin olive oil stimulates bone tissue growth and encourages calcium absorption and mineralisation. It also protects and tones the skin due to the antioxidant, anti-ageing effect of vitamin E