Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 
Extra virgin olive oil is the finest of the vegetable oils due to its quality and its characteristics that benefit health. This oily juice of the olive is the jewel in the Mediterranean diet. Among its main benefits it is recognized that it regulates cholesterol levels in the blood, and thanks to monounsaturated fatty acids it decreases levels of LDL. The phytosterols increase HDL, which helps to balance cholesterol, improving cardiovascular illnesses and arteriosclerosis. It helps to reduce hypertension thanks to polyphenols and oleic acid. In the digestive system, it acts as a protector regarding the excess of acids in the stomach. It improves the pH of the organism by increasing it, and also aids in an improved absorption of calcium and magnesium. It improves the digestion of nutrients by stimulating the secretion of bile in the gall-bladder, which helps to avoid slow digestion of fats. It improves metabolic functions and brain development. It favors the formation of cellular membranes and brain tissue. It improves the absorption of calcium, magnesium and zinc. It acts as an antioxidant, decreases the aging of the cellular membrane, thanks to its vitamin E content.