Antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phenolic activities in extra virgin olive oil

Highlights ► Phenolic compounds naturally present in olive oil are health benefiting. ► Olive oil phenolic compounds are bioavailable. ► Olive oil phenolic compounds beneficially alter microbial activity, oxidative processes and inflammation.

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Published inCurrent opinion in biotechnology Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 129 - 135
Main Authors Cicerale, S, Lucas, LJ, Keast, RSJ
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2012
Subjects
Animals
Anti-Infective Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Infective Agents - analysis
Anti-Infective Agents - pharmacokinetics
anti-inflammatory activity
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - analysis
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - pharmacokinetics
antioxidants
Antioxidants - administration & dosage
Antioxidants - analysis
Antioxidants - pharmacokinetics
bioavailability
Diet, Mediterranean
extra-virgin olive oil
Humans
Internal Medicine
longevity
Mediterranean diet
Neurodegenerative Diseases - prevention & control
Olea
Olive Oil
phenolic compounds
Phenols - administration & dosage
Phenols - analysis
Phenols - pharmacokinetics
Plant Oils - chemistry
population
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Summary:Highlights ► Phenolic compounds naturally present in olive oil are health benefiting. ► Olive oil phenolic compounds are bioavailable. ► Olive oil phenolic compounds beneficially alter microbial activity, oxidative processes and inflammation.
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ISSN:0958-1669
1879-0429
DOI:10.1016/j.copbio.2011.09.006