[PHNUTR-L] Re: [DCE] Phenolic compounds may explain Mediterranean diet benefits

[Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD]

Patty Boblick wrote:


> So....how can one tell if the olive oil is high in phenolic compounds?  

> Is that extra virgin olive oil?

>  

> Patty Boblick, RD,RN<CDE


Excellent question, Patty -- why not contact Amy Murphy?



>     Contact: Amy Murphy

>     amurphy at acc.org

>     301-581-3476

>     American College of Cardiology

> 

>     Phenolic compounds may explain Mediterranean diet benefits

> 

>     Blood vessels appear healthier after people consume olive oil high in

>     phenolic compounds

> 

>     (BETHESDA, MD) – Phenolic compounds in olive oil, which have

>     antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties, may

>     explain

>     cardiovascular health benefits associated with the so-called

>     Mediterranean Diet, according to a new study in the Nov. 15, 2005,

>     issue

>     of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

> 



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