It helps prevent cardiovascular disease, because it can reduce the amount of total cholesterol, increase beneficial cholesterol, prevent and slow the formation of arteriosclerosis, reduce blood pressure and contribute to reducing the levels of saturated fats consumed in a daily diet;

It protects against certain types of cancer, particularly breast, prostate and colon cancer;

Olive oil is easier to digest than any other fat;

It improves the stomach’s digestive process and avoids gastroesphageal reflux;

Thanks to its high level of monounsaturated fatty acids, olive oil has a positive effect on blood sugar and fat, it increases sensitivity to insulin, which is why it is recommended to diabetics;

It stimulates growth and the absorption of calcium and bone mineralisation;

It is a rich source of vitamin E and antioxidants that slow the cellular ageing process and prevent degenerative diseases;

Because it allows a balanced diet of healthy fats, olive oil contributes to the prevention, reduction of symptoms and clinical improvement of all inflammatory diseases, particularly allergies and auto-immune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis);

It limits the deficiencies in essential fatty acids in a child’s brain;

It can be used to keep teeth white and helps healthy gums;

It protects skin and acts as a tonic, giving it greater lustre. Olive oil has shown itself to be a star of cosmetics;

Its applications in the area of aesthetics and beauty are countless: it works as an anti-wrinkle agent, moisturiser and something to smooth dry skin; it cleanses, soothes and softens impurities, making them easier to remove; it improves the skin’s elasticity, makes hair shine and it is perfect for relaxing baths and massages.