How does olive oil helps reducing cholesterol levels?

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How does olive oil helps reducing cholesterol levels?

2006-10-19 00:08:38 · 3 answers · asked by Tirupati Rao B 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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Olive oil has good cholesterol.

2006-10-19 00:11:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kit 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋

If a person has a cholesterol level of 220 and goes on a diet in which the sole source of fat is a vegetable oil, that person's cholesterol level will drop to about 160 within two weeks. Olive oil is no better than any other oil in this respect. This implies that something is amiss in our handling of other fats.

2006-10-19 07:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Keep in mind that this happens when it is raw, not cooked.

2006-10-19 07:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋