Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

The Mediterranean diet is not only tasty, but it also has a number of health benefits. Now, researchers have discovered a specific ingredient in extra-virgin olive oil that protects against cognitive decline. According to a new study, consuming extra-virgin olive oil protects memory and learning capacity while also lowering the formation of proteins in the brain, which is a classic marker of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease is the world's most common neurological disease. A accumulation of so-called beta-amyloid plaques inside your brain cells is one of its most prominent symptoms. A substance found in olive oil was shown to help remove plaques in mice in one research. One human research also found that a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil improved brain function. Keep in mind that more research into the effects of olive oil on Alzheimer's disease is needed.