Consequently, it lowers the incidence of cholelithiasis. Its excellent digestibility promotes the overall absorption of nutrients, especially vitamins and mineral salts and it has a positive effect on constipation. Promoting bone mineralisation, it is excellent for infants and the elderly who have bone calcification problems. It also has beneficial effects on brain and nervous system development as well as overall growth. It shields the body against infection and helps in the healing of tissues internal or external.
Olive oil is a panacea, the perfect oil for all ages.
And every time scientists look into the reasons behind an olive oil advantage empirically known and employed by the peoples of the Mediterranean it is sure that they will come across evidence of yet another unique biological attribute. Traditionally the oil exclusively used in the Mediterranean diet has been olive oil. Take it out and there is no Mediterranean cuisine. It is as vital to the taste of the food as salt. Olive oil somehow manages to preserve, better yet to bring out the true taste of the ingredients while adding its own personal touch.