Start History Properties Products Packaging Contact Access Properties of olives. The olive is the fruit of the olive tree, a perennial tree native to the Mediterranean and Mesopotamian areas. It is known to all of us who consume it often. Its use in gastronomy is very wide and we can also find medicinal uses among the properties of the olive. We can eat the fruit directly or as olive oil in our meals, but the medicinal effects will only be observed if we ingest at least fifty grams of olive oil or thirty grams of fruits daily for thirty days. Thanks to its richness in monounsaturated fatty acids or omega-9 and omega-6 oleic acids, it produces an increase in the levels of high-density cholesterol, called good cholesterol, and a decrease in low-density cholesterol or bad cholesterol. It contains a good amount of vitamins A, D, K and E. Enough to act as an antioxidant while slowing the aging of cells. It was scientifically proven in people with hypertension that it modifies the structure and composition of red blood cells, managing to restore normal parameters that are altered in these patients. Not only does it reduce blood pressure but it also favors the fixation of calcium in the bones and improves the functioning of metabolism. Resulting in a benefit for the hormonal system. It has a softening and anti-inflammatory effect. Applying its juice on the skin we can heal burns, wounds or irritations. It also serves as a supplement to treat ulcers. Copyright © 2016 by Aceitunas Guerola - All Rights Reserved. Web Design by Publitooth