Higher Elevation - Healthier
Entirely produced at an elevation between 550 and 810m above sea level. This is much higher than the vast majority of olive groves worldwide.
Why are phenols useful?
Olive oil polyphenols have been found to have numerous beneficial effects.
- They decrease heart disease risk factors by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.
- They have been found to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and risk of coronary disease.
- They contribute to reducing blood clotting and improving the health of artery linings.
- They reduce cancer risks and specially hormone-associated cancers (breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate).
- Oleocanthal and oleuropein aglycon have been very recently correlated with protection against Alzheimer’s disease.
Health Claim
According to the EU-432/2012 norm, olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress.
Only extra virgin olive oils which contain at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20 g of olive oil, can use this claim. 20g corresponds to the suggested daily intake.
This practically corresponds to couple of table spoons.
The highest-ranked greek university certifies our high polyphenols.
More phenols
Several studies have shown that higher elevation olive oil brings significant health benefits. It tends to have higher levels of CoQ10, tocopherols and phenolic compounds. These three chemical compounds are widely recognized as powerful antioxidants with proven anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits.
Unsaturated Fats
Moreover, higher elevation olive oil tends to have higher ratios of unsaturated to saturated fatty acids, which is considered the main and most important acid in olive oil composition.
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