OT Physicians/Scientists - Can Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduce Inflammation?

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Don't know about the olive oil, but I've got inflammation issues as well. I quit sugar and it helped clear up most of my issues. ( neck stiffness) Still feel like I sleep better with a couple of advil every night.

No, but you should talk to yoga girl about using crystals.

coconut oil bro

Semen oil still the best

There are a bunch of natural ingredients tied to lower inflammation like rosemary, ginger, turmeric, and yes olive oil. It could be placebo effect given how fast your turn around is, but point is you certainly aren't hurting yourself by incorporating it into your diet. Mediterranean diet is extremely good for you.

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Semen oil still the best

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I teach a course on nutriceuticals, herbals, supplements, etc. Of the resources I have access to, this is what is said about olive oil and inflammation -

"Olive oil might also have anti-inflammatory effects by decreasing pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid concentrations and increasing anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid concentrations. The metabolites of oleic acid, an omega-9 monounsaturated fatty acid, in olive oil seem to competitively inhibit the production of inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Oleic acid metabolites might also suppress production of inflammatory cytokines.
Olive oil also contains oleocanthal, which might be responsible for some of the anti-inflammatory effects of olive oil. This compound shares some pharmacological properties with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. Oleocanthal inhibits both cyclooxygenase (COX) 1 and 2."


So there you go. Possible, but not sure about a 1/4 cup a day. It also has powerful phenolic antioxidants that prevent oxidation of LDL cholesterol (decreases LDL participation in atherogenesis), and prevents platelet aggregation.

I'd like to know more about how you consumed a 1/4 cup of olive oil in one meal.

Describe the entree and sides you ate to get that amount of intake......

Olive oil helps for sure. Fish oil is a stronger anti inflammatory

Turmeric powder is a very powerful anti inflammatory as well. Most of your spices and high antioxidant foods will provide those effects. Acerola cherries are arguably the strongest and you can find extracts at places like gnc. Ginger works great also.

Eating fish helps allot (cause of the healthy fats) but remember farm raised fish like tilapia are fed grains,dogfood,ect.. that give them bad fats instead of your healthy omegas fish obtain from wild diets.