How to Choose, Test and Store Olive Oil
A few practical tips on how to test and choose olive oil.
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Olive Oil’s (-)-Oleocanthal kills cancer cells?
Olive Oil’s (-)-Oleocanthal kills cancer cells? We investigated the effect of OC on human cancer cell lines in culture and found that OC induced cell death in all cancer cells examined as rapidly as 30 minutes after treatment in the absence of serum. OC treatment of non-transformed cells suppressed their proliferation but did not cause cell death.
Extra Virginity : The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil
Extra Virginity : The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil. For millennia, fresh olive oil has been one of life’s necessities-not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of religious ritual. Today’s researchers are continuing to confirm the remarkable, life-giving properties of true extra virgin olive oil. But what if this symbol of health and purity has become deeply corrupt?