Polyphenols are natural bioactive compounds, with antioxidant capacity, which have aroused great interest at nutritional level for their actions, not only in the state of health, but also in the prevention of functional and structural alterations of various diseases. Polyphenols are found, among other plant species, in the leaves and fruit of the olive tree so that, following a suitable production process, they can be present in the oil.

Scientific studies have shown primarily antioxidant actions, but also other actions that are clearly beneficial to health, such as:

• Increases protection against cardiovascular and hepatic risks due to its purifying action and its contribution to the increase of “good” cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol) and the reduction of “bad” cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol).
• Helps in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia
• Contributes to increased survival and longevity
• Protects against the risk of hypertension
• May increase protection against certain types of cancer
• Supports the maintenance of a healthy body weight
• Has antibiotic and antiviral action

Scientific committees of EFSA and AECOSAN, the European and Spanish authorities on food safety and nutrition respectively, state that this benefit is obtained with the intake of 5 mg of polyphenols per day.

In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we can find beneficial polyphenols such as:

• Oleuropeína: compuesto fenólico responsable del amargor y del ligero picor característico del aceite de oliva virgen extra. Destaca por su elevada capacidad antioxidante.
• Oleocanthal: compuesto fenólico presente en determinados AOVEs. Es objeto de un creciente interés científico por su actividad biológica y su potencial en diferentes áreas de investigación biomédica.
• Hidroxitirosol: uno de los polifenoles más potentes presentes en el aceite de oliva virgen extra. Es ampliamente reconocido por su elevada capacidad antioxidante y por contribuir a la protección de las células frente al estrés oxidativo.
• Tirosol: compuesto fenólico natural que actúa junto con otros polifenoles del aceite de oliva. Su actividad antioxidante y su estabilidad lo convierten en un componente de interés para la investigación sobre salud y envejecimiento.

In order to maintain all the beneficial properties, and a high level of polyphenols, Biosasun recolecta el fruto en su momento idóneo, y mantiene un riguroso sistema de elaboración. El aceite de oliva aporta lo mejor de la naturaleza, además, al ser Ecológico, no contiene ninguna sustancia tóxica.