Olive oil: fights inflammation.A compound found in extra-virgin olive oil inhibits the activity of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, acting in the same way as ibuprofen ibuprofen (ī`by  prō'fən), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces pain, fever, and inflammation. and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs DefinitionNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are medicines that relieve pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation. . Inflammation plays a major role in a number of chronic diseases. Gary Beauchamp, Ph.D., of the Monell Chemical Senses Center This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. in Philadelphia, noticed that a particular olive oil irritated his throat in exactly the same way as ibuprofen. He and his colleagues reproduced the irritant compound synthetically to confirm their thoughts. They speculated that olive oil, mainstay of the Mediterranean diet associated with so many health benefits, may be a key factor in that diet's success. UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX Healthy Years |
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