subject: Avoid Mental Disorders And More With These 4 Tyrosol Ester Benefits [print this page] The tyrosol esters are a group of natural nutrients that are found exclusively in olives and olive oil. They are believed to be 1 of the main reasons behind the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. In this article I will be expanding on this topic and taking a look at 4 tyrosol ester benefits.
1) BOOSTING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH:
As you age your mental health tends to deteriorate. The good news is that early evidence suggests the tyrosol esters may be able to negate this age related decline by preventing Alzheimer's disease (a mental disorder that leads to problems with memory, speech and thought) and Parkinson's disease (a mental disorder that causes mobility and speech problems). However, further research is required before these brain shielding effects can be confirmed.
2) FIGHTING FREE RADICALS:
Free radicals are nasty substances that are released into your body's cells during oxygen based reactions. They are believed to increase your risk of contracting cancer (a health disorder where your body's cells start to grow in a rapid, uncontrollable way), increase your risk of contracting diabetes, increase the visible signs of ageing and weaken your immune system. Fortunately, the tyrosol esters are all powerful antioxidants (substances that protect your body's cells from free radicals) and can help you avoid these nasty effects.
3) PREVENTING DIABETES:
Diabetes is a dangerous health disorder which develops when either your body's cells stop responding to insulin (a hormone that allows your body's cells to take glucose from the blood) or your pancreas fails to produce enough insulin. It results in your blood glucose levels becoming dangerously high and if left untreated can cause significant damage to your body's cells and vital organs. The good news is provisional research suggests that the tyrosol esters may be able to prevent diabetes. However, additional studies are needed before this can be confirmed.
4) PREVENTING ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT DAMAGE:
UV rays are invisible rays of energy that come from the sun. They can damage your skin cells and in the worst cases lead to the development of skin cancer. Fortunately, early evidence indicates that the tyrosol esters may be able to shield you from these harmful rays. However, further research is required before these protective effects can be confirmed.
SUMMARY:
Although the tyrosol ester benefits are still not fully understood, you should make every effort possible to include olives and olive oil in your diet. Provisional evidence shows that the tyrosol esters in these foods have a significant protective effect in the human body and could give your overall health a real boost.
