Question 1

What are the benefits of phenols in olive oil?

Accepted Answer

Phenol is a term for a special kind of molecule (also called phenolics), and olive oil contains various phenols that are known to have their own powerful health-promoting properties. Phenolic compounds are created when the olive is crushed to obtain the oil.  The phenol content is also one of the important factors in determining how fresh olive oil will remain in the bottle as the higher the phenols, the longer the oil it can be stored in the glass bottle and the longer it will retain its beneficial properties as EVOO.nnFrom 17 different phenols found in olive oil, oleocanthal and squalene are two of the most important. Oleocanthal creates a peppery sensation when you swallow pure olive oil. It is also a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory agent. Squalene is a phenol structurally similar to beta-carotene that supports skin health by protecting it from the sun's harmful rays and greatly lowers the incidence of skin cancer.

Question 2

What are the benefits of phenols in olive oil?

Accepted Answer

Phenol is a term for a special kind of molecule (also called phenolics), and olive oil contains various phenols that are known to have their own powerful health-promoting properties. Phenolic compounds are created when the olive is crushed to obtain the oil.  The phenol content is also one of the important factors in determining how fresh olive oil will remain in the bottle as the higher the phenols, the longer the oil it can be stored in the glass bottle and the longer it will retain its beneficial properties as EVOO.nnFrom 17 different phenols found in olive oil, oleocanthal and squalene are two of the most important. Oleocanthal creates a peppery sensation when you swallow pure olive oil. It is also a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory agent. Squalene is a phenol structurally similar to beta-carotene that supports skin health by protecting it from the sun's harmful rays and greatly lowers the incidence of skin cancer.