Dietary Bioactive Fats from Olive Oil Clinical Perspectives on Cardiovascular and Glycemic Benefits
Olive oil is a heart- and metabolism-friendly dietary fat that contributes to cardiovascular protection and glycemic control. It exerts its benefits by mitigating LDL oxidation, reducing inflammatory processes, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and supporting endothelial function. Different types of olive oil cater to diverse culinary practices without compromising their health-promoting properties. Extra virgin olive oil is ideal for low-heat applications, while olive oil designed for Indian cooking withstands a high smoke point. Classic olive oil offers a robust flavor suited for Mediterranean and specialty recipes. Clinical studies link regular olive oil consumption with improved lipid parameters, lower HbA1c, and reduced HOMA-IR, reinforcing its role as a dual-purpose dietary strategy for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk reduction.
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Dr. C B Keshavamurthy
MBBS - Bangalore Medical College | MD - BJ Medical College, Pune | DM - LT Medical College, Mumbai | DNB - National Board Exams,Consultant - Cardiology - Interventional, Manipal Hospital Mysuru, An em...
Cardiology
Dr. Manish Agarwal
MBBS, MD, PhD Diabetes, Founder and Director of Medilink Hospital and Research Center, a premier diabetes care institution in Ahmedabad. He holds a first-class postgraduate program in Diabetology from...
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