Extra virgin olive oil consumption protects the brain from age-related cognitive decline

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New research indicates extra virgin olive oil consumption protects the brain from age-related cognitive decline. A two-year study found adults aged 55-75 consuming extra virgin olive oil showed better brain health, with gut bacteria converting olive oil compounds into brain-protective molecules. Refined olive oil, however, was linked to worsened gut bacteria diversity and memory decline, highlighting the importance of extra virgin olive oil's unrefined state.


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