{"id":6684,"date":"2026-02-11T12:15:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biosasun.eu\/polyphenols-and-olive-oil\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T22:29:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T22:29:17","slug":"polyphenols-and-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biosasun.eu\/en\/polyphenols-and-olive-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Polyphenols and Olive Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"[mk_page_section][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3414&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1400&#215;1588&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bounceInDown&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; size=&#8221;40&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Polyphenols, what they are and where to find them<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;span&#8221; size=&#8221;20&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Polyphenols are bioactive natural compounds with antioxidant capacity that have garnered great interest at the nutritional level due to their actions, not only in maintaining health but also in preventing functional and structural alterations of various diseases. Polyphenols are found, among other plant species, in olive leaves and fruit, and through an appropriate processing method, they can be present in the oil.<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;40&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #758e42;\">Polyphenols, great allies for our health<\/span><\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; size=&#8221;20&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;600&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Make your food your medicine<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;span&#8221; size=&#8221;20&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]Scientific studies have fundamentally demonstrated antioxidant actions, although also other clearly health-beneficial actions such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-check\">\n<li>Increases protection against cardiovascular and liver risks through its detoxifying action and its contribution to increasing &#8220;good&#8221; cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol) and reducing &#8220;bad&#8221; cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol)<\/li>\n<li>Helps prevent cognitive decline and dementia<\/li>\n<li>Contributes to greater survival and longevity<\/li>\n<li>Protects against the risk of hypertension<\/li>\n<li>May enhance protection against certain types of cancer<\/li>\n<li>Assists in maintaining a healthy body weight<\/li>\n<li>Has antibacterial and antiviral action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EFSA and AECOSAN scientific committees, European and Spanish authorities respectively on food safety and nutrition, affirm that this benefit is obtained with the intake of 5 mg of polyphenols per day.[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h3&#8243; size=&#8221;40&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #758e42;\">The olive tree, a natural source of specific polyphenols<\/span><\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;h1&#8243; size=&#8221;20&#8243; font_weight=&#8221;600&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Let nature take care of you<\/p>\n[\/mk_fancy_title][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][mk_fancy_title tag_name=&#8221;span&#8221; size=&#8221;20&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221; responsive_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]In Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we can find beneficial polyphenols such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oleuropein<\/strong>: a phenolic compound responsible for the bitterness and slight pungency characteristic of extra virgin olive oil. It stands out for its high antioxidant capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oleocanthal<\/strong>: a phenolic compound present in certain EVOOs. It is of growing scientific interest due to its biological activity and potential in various areas of biomedical research.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydroxytyrosol<\/strong>: one of the most potent polyphenols found in extra virgin olive oil. It is widely recognized for its high antioxidant capacity and its contribution to protecting cells against oxidative stress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tirosol<\/strong>: a natural phenolic compound that works alongside other olive oil polyphenols. Its antioxidant activity and stability make it a compound of interest for health and aging research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To preserve all the beneficial properties and a high level of polyphenols, <strong>Biosasun<\/strong> harvests the fruit at its optimal moment and maintains a rigorous production system. 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