The Role of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids in Olive Oil's Health Benefits

 The Role of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids in Olive Oil's Health Benefits (Olive Oil TImes)

Oleic acid, classified as a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), has been extensively studied by scientists over the last decades, consistently demonstrating many positive effects on human health.

The exceptional health benefits of extra virgin olive oil are partially attributed to its fatty acids, particularly oleic acid, which comprises 55 to 83 percent of the oil’s total composition.

Oleic acid, classified as a monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), has been extensively studied by scientists over the last decades, consistently demonstrating many positive effects on human health... (link to article in the title)