Conference: The role of Olive Oil in Cretan diet

Olive oil is one of the key ingredients of Cretan diet, which is widely acclaimed as a healthy and balanced diet, contributing to the reduction and prevention of chronic diseases.

Olive oil has antioxidant properties that, through systematic consumption, offer unrivaled benefits to human health. Research has shown that olive oil consumption can reduce LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, thus shielding heart function. Its high content in mono-saturated fatty acids, vitamin E and polypainols, have a beneficial effect on the human body, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and protecting against various forms of cancer.