EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL &
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Olive oil lowers the levels of total blood cholesterol, LDL - cholesterol and triglycerides. At the same time it does not alter the levels of HDL - cholesterol, which plays a protective role and prevents the formation of fatty patches, thus stimulating the elimination of the low-density lipoproteins.

The beneficial effect of olive oil consumption with regard to cardiovascular disease has been demonstrated in primary prevention, where it reduces the risk of developing the disease and in secondary prevention, where it prevents recurrence after a first coronary event.