Can Olive Oil Prevent Cancer?

Olive oil has been used for centuries! From medicinal purposed to the use in salads, olive oil is a staple in many diets. While it's fantastic in food, is olive oil healthy for us?Some studies say yes, that olive oil has many health benefits. Studies have shown that olive oil may help prevent breast cancer, ovarian cancer,colon cancer , and may even fight heart disease.

Olive oil is high in antioxidants, chemicals that fight cancer. It also contains, oleic acid, a fatty acid that is believed to suppress a gene responsible for over 25% of breast cancers. Researchers believe that olive oil may be a contributing source to Mediterranean women's low rate of breast and ovarian cancer.

However, it is important to remember that Mediterranean diets are also rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and fish.

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Lisa Fayed is a freelance medical writer, cancer educator and patient advocate. Lisa is currently working to improve cervical cancer screening programs in underdeveloped countries. She is also working on two books, one that focuses on breast cancer survivors and the other is guide for women living with HPV.
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