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Health Bulletin
Olive Oil—Not Just for Lunch and Dinner?
Olive Oil Dampens Genes Responsible for Inflammation
Adapted from worldhealth.net (2010-05-04)
Spanish researchers identify 98 genes whose inflammatory activity is dampened by consumption of olive oil, suggesting the underlying mechanism by which it exerts beneficial effects on chronic conditions from arthritis to heart disease. Francisco Perez-Jimenez, from University of Cordoba (Spain),and colleagues studied 20 patients with metabolic syndrome, who ate breakfast foods covered in two types of olive oil, either extra virgin olive oil (high in phenol compounds), or a low-phenol oil. Those subjects who ate the breakfast containing olive oil rich in phenolic compounds were found to have a reduced expression of pro-inflammatory genes associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes, as compared to those who ate the low-phenolic olive oil breakfast. Concluding that: "This study shows that intake of a breakfast based in virgin olive oil rich in phenol compounds is able to repress the in vivo expression of several pro-inflammatory genes, thereby switching the activity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells to a less deleterious inflammatory profile," the researchers submit that: "These results provide at least a partial molecular basis for the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease observed in Mediterranean countries, where virgin olive oil represents the main source of dietary fat."
Case Study
Case Study: Lifestyle Changes
Contributed by Megan Strocel
A female patient in her late forties presented the clinic with finding health prevention methods for her household. She has a family history of cancer, obesity, and elevated blood pressure. The current connections with high fat-to-lean ratio and major health problems convinced this patient to incorporate a healthy lifestyle. Implications for this patient included a hard-pressed career and a busy household causing infrequent meals that produce cravings and subsequent gorging at evening meals.
A full examination including, body-composition analysis, bloods tests, blood pressure, and measurements were completed on the initial appointment to determine a precise course of action for the patient. A specific program was set in place, along with weekly visits, recipes, precise supplements, exercise plan, and direction with moving forward from plateau issues.
In just twelve weeks this patient accomplished a desirable body fat percentage by losing 15 pounds of fat and increased her lean body weight. Accomplishing a healthy body composition, decreasing her blood pressure, and increasing energy, this patient was able to incorporate the knowledge necessary to educate her family on a healthy lifestyle.
Disclaimer
This document does not convey medical advice. It is for informational purposes only. Persons wanting to learn more about the topics discussed in this document or to pursue treatments need to contact the Nardella Clinic. Assessment by a clinic doctor or qualified staff member is required prior to starting any treatment.
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