Oleocanthal

polyphenol · cardiovascular · immune-hematologic · Oral

Oleocanthal, a polyphenol. Phenolic dialdehyde unique to extra-virgin olive oil. Ibuprofen-like COX-1 / COX-2 inhibition — gives EVOO its… Oral half-life 1 h.

Phenolic dialdehyde unique to extra-virgin olive oil. Ibuprofen-like COX-1 / COX-2 inhibition — gives EVOO its anti-inflammatory peppery throat catch. Implicated in Mediterranean diet cardiovascular benefit.