What Is So Unique About Our Olive Trees?
MILESTONE® Olive Oils blend the wild essence of Olea Sylvestris with the robust qualities of Olea Europaea. This unique combination from the heart of Greece enriches our oil with unparalleled polyphenols, offering you a natural elixir for well-being, crafted by the harmonious fusion of ancient wisdom and modern science.
Olea Sylvestris DNA
Our production utilizes the wild component of this tree, particularly the part of the trunk that connects to the soil, to harness its natural, unmatched high-phenolic profile. Olea Sylvestris is the naturally occurring, unaltered form.
Olea Europaea DNA
Olea Europaea, and in particular the “Koroneiki” variety, is the source of our medical olive oil, renowned for its rich concentration of health-promoting polyphenols, mono-unsaturated fats and Omega-3s (ALA) 6 9.
Medical Olive Oil Health Benefits
Introducing “The Health Wonders of Medical Olive Oil”: Dive into our new section where we explore the myriad health benefits of medical olive oil. This journey unveils how this powerful, natural elixir can revolutionize your family’s well-being, offering a treasure trove of nutrients essential for holistic health. From supporting heart health to combating oxidative stress, discover how incorporating a spoon of medical olive oil into your daily routine can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life for you and your loved ones.
Acts on Inflammation
Oleocanthal contained in medical olive oil prevents the production of pro-inflammatory COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes – the same way ibuprofen works. This pharmacological similarity provoked the interest of some of the best Medical Institutions in the world. Various clinical trials have verified its anti-inflammatory and therapeutic actions 1 2 3.
Best Anti-oxidant
In 2002, the EUROLIVE grant by the European Food Safety Administration funded a clinical trial on the impact of polyphenol-rich olive oil on human oxidative stress and lipid/DNA damage. The significant findings led to EU Reg 432/2012, recognizing olive oil with over 250mg/kg polyphenols as protective against oxidative stress 4 5.
Lowers High Blood Pressure
In 2018, the structure of (E)-elenolide, a previously unreported ingredient of olive oil, was determined after isolation and completely characterized by NMR and mass spectrometry. Our high-phenolic olive oil was selected by the scientists due its very high concentration in this unique substance, offering potential antihypertensive activity 6, 7.
Improves Arthritis Symptoms
Improves Cognitive Performance
In people at the early stage of Alzheimer’s symptoms, high phenolic olive oil has been linked to a notable improvement in mental function. For the first time, significantly improved brain performance in humans was linked to high phenolic olive oils rich in oleocanthal and oleacein10.
Regulates Diabetes Type-2
Daily consumption of polyphenol-rich olive oil improves metabolic control and circulating inflammatory adipokines profile in overweight Diabetes Type-2 patients11. In general, research suggests that high-phenolic olive oil can help to lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
Game-Changing Family Nutrition: The Power of Medical Olive Oil
With 50x more polyphenols than common olive oil
Effective
Squeezed almost instantly under oxygen free conditions guarantees that the bioavailability of bioactive compounds and nutrients remains intact. Each MILESTONE ® high phenolic olive oil bottle contains at least 50 times more anti-oxidants than common olive oil and the full complex of vegan omega 3 6 9.
Common olive oil does not contain polyphenols. The polyphenols in olive oil are dependent on a number of factors that include: Tree DNA, cultivation practices, ripeness index, micro-climatic conditions, processing and storage. We are consistently ranked as one of highest polyphenolic olive oils in the world.
Clean & Natural
We cultivate organically because we truly care about the planet and we are committed to sustaining its biodiversity. Our olive groves are free of any chemical contaminants and support wild life.
0% Chemicals
Supporting wild life farming and biodiversity is currently the backbone of global food security in the developing world. We design and produce strictly under a slow, organic and holistic model.
With ALA Omega 6 9
Five Unique Characteristics – Rich in Omega 3 (ALA), Omega 6 and Omega 9 (oleic acid) fatty acids, with natural hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol bioactive compounds, without additives or preservatives.
Healthiest Fat
There is growing evidence to suggest that high phenolic olive oil may have a range of potential benefits for the elderly, including: Cardiovascular health, Cognitive function, Bone health, Immune function, Inflammation.
Medical vs Common Olive Oil
Plant-Based
100% plant-based and suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
Polyphenol-Rich
Contains more than 250mg/kg of polyphenols, as dictated by the EFSA Regulation 432/2012.
With Vitamin E
Contains a-tocopherol, know as vitamin E, which is also great for your skin.
Free of Chemicals & Pesticides
Free of contaminants, heavy metals and pesticide residues
Rich in Bioactives
Bioactive compounds are related to numerous health benefits and prevention of chronic diseases.
Hydroxytyrosol, Tyrosololeocanthal, oleacin, elenolide, oleuropein aglycon, ligstroside aglycon
Does not containany form of bioactive compounds
Omega 3(ALA) 6 9
Our medical olive oil contains a greater set of mono-unsaturated fatty acids, such as Omega-6 and Omega-9.
Does containOmega 3 (only ALA) Omega 6 and Omega 9
Does not containany form of mono-unsaturated fatty acids
Sustainability
Our functional foods are ethically and sustainably produced.
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- Segura-Carretero A, Curiel JA. Current Disease-Targets for Oleocanthal as Promising Natural Therapeutic Agent. Int J Mol Sci. 2018 Sep 24;19(10):2899. doi: 10.3390/ijms19102899. PMID: 30250008; PMCID: PMC6213726.[↩]
- The effect of olive oil consumption on oxidative damage in european populations[↩]
- Covas MI, Nyyssönen K, Poulsen HE, Kaikkonen J, Zunft HJ, Kiesewetter H, Gaddi A, de la Torre R, Mursu J, Bäumler H, Nascetti S, Salonen JT, Fitó M, Virtanen J, Marrugat J; EUROLIVE Study Group. The effect of polyphenols in olive oil on heart disease risk factors: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2006 Sep 5;145(5):333-41. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-145-5-200609050-00006. PMID: 16954359.[↩]
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