9 Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil that you did not know

1. It can prevent diabetes.

Several studies have confirmed that extra virgin olive oil significantly improves insulin sensitivity,  reducing the risk of type II diabetes and protecting the inflammation of the blood vessels.

Also, healthy fats are a great help in regulating blood sugar levels.

2. It can prevent Alzheimer's.

Extra virgin olive oil significantly helps to take care of brain health. According to the results provided in a study carried out with mice, a substance present in this food  removes beta-amyloid plaques, that accumulate in the brain and increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

3. Anti-inflammatory properties.

Many of the natural compounds in the best type of oil that exists have  anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, with adequate consumption, it can be a great remedy to alleviate the symptoms of diseases such as arthritis.

4. Antiaging properties.

Beyond caring for the body, this beneficial vegetable oil also  can prevent premature aging. It keeps the skin hydrated, softens wrinkles and fine lines, and provides a glow to the skin.

5. May prevent osteoporosis

The components of extra virgin olive oil have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, being potential candidates for the prevention of fractures and osteoporosis.

6. Antioxidant properties.

If this product is well known for something, it is for its great antioxidant properties. Protects the body against free radicals, preventing premature aging of the skin and cells.

The antioxidant power of this type of vegetable oil reduces the risk of having a stroke by up to 41% and by 9% chance of having a heart problem.

7. Take care of the digestive system.

Certain types of vegetable oils are very difficult to digest, since they are sometimes mixed with fatty products during the manufacturing process. However, extra virgin olive oil, being a 100% natural ingredient  care for the health of the digestive system, acting as a protective shield against certain diseases such as gastritis.

8. It has a high nutritional value.

It is rich in monounsaturated fats, very beneficial for taking care of the health of the body in general, and of the cardiovascular system in particular.

It is important to know that it contains oleic acid, a substance that helps lower LDL cholesterol levels and increases levels of good cholesterol (HDL), while regulating blood pressure and insulin sensitivity.

9. Contains healthy fats.

Many people wonder if extra virgin olive oil is really a beneficial food for those who want to keep fit or lose weight. The truth is that yes, since 73% of the fats are monounsaturated.

The ancient trees of 9 Oliveres

The '9 Oliveres' farm has 700 hundred-year-old olive trees and 9 thousand-year-olds.

This is why the atavistic roots of the 9 Oliveres terrace can today distill the most genuine oil from the Valencian South, with the flavor of a thousand years of time and with the precise taste of today's most demanding production standards.