Extra virgin olive oil is an extremely healthy, highly digestible food that helps the liver perform its purifying functions and regulates gastric function, reducing the risk of ulcers and digestive problems.

But, not all oils are the same, consuming other refined olive oils can cause stomach problems such as heartburn. On the contrary, extra virgin olive oil is rich in vitamins and polyphenols that are very beneficial for our health.

In addition, it is also rich in oleocanthal, an anti-inflammatory substance.

Olive oil has been and is one of the most coveted foods in the world since the era of the great empires.

It was considered a delicacy of the gods in ancient Greece. And throughout history civilizations have been growing olive trees and producing the "liquid gold" of the Mediterranean.

Olive oil was not only used as food, it was also present in the production of cosmetics, perfumes and even in medicine itself.

What vitamins does extra virgin olive oil have?

Active ingredients, vitamins and substances that extra virgin olive oil contains.

Vitamin E (tocopherols and B-carotene): to be more handsome! This vitamin prevents premature aging of cells thanks to its antioxidant and anti-free radical properties.

Amount of vitamin E in extra virgin olive oil: 22,40 mg / 100g.

Not only does extra virgin olive oil help to maintain optimal levels of vitamin E, but by consuming this product you have them guaranteed. In addition to its incredible flavor, Spanish extra virgin olive oil is delicious and should always be on our tables.

We will protect our skin, hair, and all the cells of our body from oxidative stress.

Vitamin D: An aid for the immune, cardiovascular and bone system!

The extra virgin olive oil, in addition to providing a contribution of vitamin D, favors its absorption because it is a carrier that favors the absorption of all fat-soluble vitamins.

Amount of vitamin D in extra virgin olive oil: one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil a day is enough to guarantee the necessary daily amount of vitamin D.

Vitamin D deficiency can be dangerous to the heart, central nervous system, and bones. If vitamin D levels are too low, osteoporosis, a chronic disease that makes bones brittle and unable to withstand even minor trauma, can develop or worsen.

Vitamin D is also known as the vitamin of the sun, because the sun's rays facilitate its absorption: therefore, it is doubly necessary to regularly consume extra virgin olive oil at the table both in winter, to compensate for the lack of sun, and in summer , but even earlier, in spring, when we begin to prepare it to face the sun's rays.

Oleic acid, Omega3 and Omega6: To keep cholesterol at bay! Since it reduces the levels of bad cholesterol and raises the good one.

Polyphenols and oleocanthal: to feel better! These substances have anti-inflammatory properties similar to ibuprofen.

And now that you know all the properties that the daily consumption of good extra virgin olive oil can bring.

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AUTHOR: Ana Gómez, graduate in Chemistry, Biochemistry and WSET3 sommelier. CEO of Perfectanino.