what benefits does taking extra virgin olive oil internaly, and what is the dosage?

Answer 1

The beneficial health effects of olive oil are due to both its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and its high content of antioxidative substances. Studies have shown that olive oil offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels. No other naturally produced oil has as large an amount of monounsaturated as olive oil.

Olive oil has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis. Olive oil activates the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones much more naturally than prescribed drugs. Consequently, it lowers the incidence of gallstone formation.

Studies have shown that people who consume about 2 tablespoons of virgin olive oil daily show less oxidation of LDL cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant compounds, particularly phenols, in the blood.

While all types of olive oil are sources of monounsaturated fat, EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil, from the first pressing of the olives, contains higher levels of antioxidants, particularly vitamin E and phenols, because it is less processed.

Spanish researchers suggest that including olive oil in your diet may also offer benefits in terms of colon cancer prevention. Their study results showed that rats fed diet supplemented with olive oil had a lower risk of colon cancer than those fed safflower oil-supplemented diets. In fact, the rats that received olive oil had colon cancer rates almost as low as those fed fish oil, which several studies have already linked to a reduction in colon cancer risk.

Answer 2

Well, I know it's good for you but I have no clue on a dosage that ones' supposed to take for health. But for eating....For a family of 4 we just put about a 1/4 cup in a bowl plop some yummy spices in and mop it up with some fresh Italian bread because it's a great appitizer

Answer 3

better type of fat, but if you wanna get the best oil benefits i use a product from a company called Health from the sun. they have a omega 3-6-9 formula that can't be beat the total efa.
what are you looking to get from the olive oil?