An overview of the pharmacology of olive oil and its active ingredients

摘要: In addition to providing sensory stimuli, usually taste, smell and sight, olive oil contains a range of minor components, mostly phenolic in nature. These components are endowed with pharmacological or pharma-nutritional properties that the subject active research worldwide. Based on our more than 25 years experience this field, we critically focus what believe most pharmacologically prominent actions constituents oil. Most effects due compounds extra virgin oil, such as hydroxytyrosol oleocanthal (which often mis-categorized vivo antioxidants) concern cardiovascular system. Other potentially beneficial activities still be investigated depth. We conclude that-in context proper diet includes high-quality products-the use contributes achieving sustaining overall health. LINKED ARTICLES: This article is part themed section The Pharmacology Nutraceuticals. To view other articles visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v177.6/issuetoc.