Produced in the Apulia region, olive oil is capable of regulating the proliferation of cancer cells
Olive oil cannot be missing from typical Italian cuisine. It goes well in salads, with bread or in hot dishes. An old acquaintance known for its benefits, such as protecting the heart, relieving chronic pain, treating the skin, among other advantages. Now, he proves to be capable of another feat: preventing bowel cancer.
At the University of Bari in Italy, under the watchful eyes of scientists, it was proven that extra virgin olive oil produced in the Apulia region, in the extreme south of the country, is richer in oleic acid than in other places. Oleic acid, one of the omega 9s, plays an important role in our metabolism, playing a fundamental role in the synthesis of hormones.
Professor Antonio Moschetta: research will be published in an international scientific journal. Photo: PugliaReporter
Under the command of Antonio Moschetta, together with his team, the study took five years. “Our extra virgin olive oil is rich in oleic acid, a substance capable of regulating cell proliferation,” said the professor.
According to him, a tablespoon of local virgin olive oil at lunch and another at dinner is enough to improve the body's defenses and prevent cancer in the body. colon.
The discovery will be published in Gastroenterology, a prominent international scientific journal.
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