Mediterranean Condiment PLUMMETS Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risk
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted April 27, 2022
Dear Living Well Daily Reader,
It’s no secret that good health depends on prevention.
Once you reach a certain age, however, it can feel like it’s too late for prevention to make a difference… especially when it comes to serious conditions, like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
But the truth is, it’s never too late to make a difference in your health. And that’s exactly what this exciting new study proves.
Researchers have found that this classic Mediterranean condiment can PLUMMET Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk.
And as a bonus, it’s delicious!
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that adding olive oil to your diet could lower your risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
The researchers came to this conclusion after reviewing data that followed 60,582 women and 31,801 men for 28 years.
They found that people who regularly consumed olive oil had a 29 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s as well as a 19 percent lower risk of heart disease, compared to those who rarely or never cooked with olive oil.
The researchers also noted that the lower risks were NOT associated with vegetable oils such as corn and canola oil.
That’s because there is a HUGE difference between vegetable oils and oils like olive oil and avocado oil (not to mention butter).
Olive oil is healthy— it’s packed with good fats, nutrients, and antioxidants.
Vegetable oils are oils that our bodies are simply unable to handle. As a result, eating canola, sunflower, corn, safflower, and peanut oils increase inflammation in our bodies.
The only oils that don’t increase inflammation are olive, avocado, and butter.
The reason has to do with the structure of the fat.
Saturated fats have been on the nutritional no-no list for a long time, but they’re very stable when you cook them and don’t oxidize, which is what kicks off inflammation in the body.
Olive oil and avocado contain about 14 percent saturated fat, as well as oleic acid, a beneficial monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid.
So, throw out your vegetable oils and get some olive or avocado oil. You can rest assured, knowing you are taking great, preventative care of your health.
P.S. Want to make sure you stay ahead disease even more? Researchers have found a way to diagnose both Alzheimer’s AND Parkinson’s earlier. Click here to find out more.
SOURCE:
Snider, Mike. “A life-enhancing elixir? Olive oil linked to lower death risks from Alzheimer’s disease, all causes.” 1/12/2022. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/01/11/olive-oil-may-lower-death-alzheimers-risks/9170375002/
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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