Some recent studies have shown that extra virgin olive oil seems to prevent Alzheimer's disease. The fact that these studies were conducted in mice did not appear in many news reports. Studies have shown that the use of extra virgin olive oil protects memory and learning, as well as reduces brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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| Olive oil is not only good for cardiovascular but also prevents dementia |
Studies have shown that those who follow the Mediterranean diet, stressing the consumption of olive oil, are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. We don't know if olive oil works – the Mediterranean diet also includes many fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains and fish. What we know is that this diet is good for the heart and can cause positive changes in cholesterol and blood sugar levels, which may also benefit the brain.
The study also found that olive oil can reduce brain inflammation in small mice that have key features of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers report that olive oil also activates the process by which cells break down and clear intracellular debris and toxins, such as amyloid plaques and the head protein neuronal entanglement of Alzheimer's disease. Rats who ate olive oil performed better in tests that evaluated memory, spatial memory, and learning ability than mice that did not eat olive oil.
