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What Kind Of Olive Oil Is Good For Inflammation?

When it comes to fighting inflammation, high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil (HPEVOO) is the gold standard. Unlike regular olive oils, it contains concentrated levels of bioactive polyphenols like oleocanthal and hydroxytyrosol — both of which target the body’s inflammatory pathways.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties Of High-Phenolic Olive Oil

  • Oleocanthal acts like natural ibuprofen, inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes involved in inflammation
  • Hydroxytyrosol neutralizes free radicals that trigger chronic inflammatory responses
  • Reduces systemic markers of inflammation, such as CRP and TNF-α
  • Supports immune balance without suppressing healthy inflammatory responses needed for healing

👉 Our Greek High-Phenolic Olive Oil is lab-tested for anti-inflammatory potency — delivering real results through food-grade purity.

What Research Tells Us

  • Oleocanthal has been shown to inhibit inflammatory enzymes as effectively as low-dose ibuprofen 1.
  • Clinical trials found reductions in inflammatory markers after 3–6 weeks of daily HPEVOO intake in patients with metabolic syndrome 2.
  • Regular consumption is linked to lower incidence of inflammatory diseases, including arthritis and cardiovascular disease.

The anti-inflammatory effect is dose-dependent and maximized in cold-pressed, polyphenol-rich olive oil.

Summary: A Functional Fat To Calm Chronic Inflammation

High-phenolic olive oil delivers inflammation-fighting power through its potent polyphenols — making it a daily ally for anyone seeking long-term relief from chronic inflammation.

⚠️ Choose oils with ≥250 mg/kg of polyphenols and use raw (not heated) to preserve anti-inflammatory compounds.

References
  1. Beauchamp, G.K. et al., Nature, 2005[]
  2. Fito, M. et al., Clinical Nutrition, 2008[]
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