P harmaceutical Grade olive oil is considered to be the best of olive oils due to its purity and because it has all the elements of nutritional value, since it has not been subjected to any refining process. Pharmaceutical Grade olive oil offers beneficial effects to the circulatory, digestive, skin and endocrine systems and bones.

The main component in olive oil is a monounsaturated fatty acid called oleic acid (55-83% of the total). Olive oil also has saturated fatty acids (8-14%), polyunsaturated fatty acids (4-20%) and other important components, particularly antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Vitamin A and poliphenols. Olive Oil is a cholesterol free product. The beneficial effects of olive oil on the health are due both to the high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and to the high content of antioxidant substances.

Olive oil consumption increases the ingestion of monounsaturated fatty acids without significantly increased saturated fats. Monounsaturated fatty acids significantly reduce levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol or “bad” cholesterol, and they boost the levels of HDL cholesterol or “good” cholesterol. In this way olive oil can contribute to the prevention and treatment of high blood cholesterol, a dominant risk factor in the development of arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.

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Olive oil is the main source of fat in the Mediterranean diet, famous for its health benefits. The traditional Mediterranean diet is characterized by the abundance of vegetable foods (bread, pasta, salads, legumes, fruits and dried fruits), olive oil, moderate consumption of fish, dairy products, eggs and low to moderate amounts of wine, normally consumed during meals. Right now there is strong evidence to affirm that a diet of the Mediterranean style, in which olive oil plays an important role, contributes to the prevention of the cardiovascular risk factor, such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Also, there is evidence for the preventive role of the Mediterranean diet against certain types of cancer.

Olive oil is also beneficial for people who suffer from hyperacidity and with gastric and duodenal ulcers. Oleomed is a product line, distributed by OleoMed America, which will spread the beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet with the consumption of Pharmaceutical Grade olive oil. It combines the benefits of Pharmaceutical Grade olive oil with valuable herbs and nutritional supplements in order to improve health.

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