According to a study published in PLoS One, Men who consumed more that 2 teaspoons of olive oil each day showed fewer signs of sun-related aging than men who consumed less, the study found. The researchers say the MUFAs in olive oil are especially beneficial because they contain squalene, which may protect against free radical damage. No need to chug olive oil - just use in place of canola or vegetable oil.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil - Sunscreen
It is time to switch to an olive complexion. Scientists discovered that eating monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) may protect your skin.
According to a study published in PLoS One, Men who consumed more that 2 teaspoons of olive oil each day showed fewer signs of sun-related aging than men who consumed less, the study found. The researchers say the MUFAs in olive oil are especially beneficial because they contain squalene, which may protect against free radical damage. No need to chug olive oil - just use in place of canola or vegetable oil.
According to a study published in PLoS One, Men who consumed more that 2 teaspoons of olive oil each day showed fewer signs of sun-related aging than men who consumed less, the study found. The researchers say the MUFAs in olive oil are especially beneficial because they contain squalene, which may protect against free radical damage. No need to chug olive oil - just use in place of canola or vegetable oil.
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