subject: Unlock The Secrets Of The Mediterranean Diet With The Tyrosol Esters [print this page] The tyrosol esters are a group of powerful phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have a number of health boosting properties in humans) that are found exclusively in olives, olive leaves and olive oil. Research has revealed that they keep your blood healthy, protect your body's cells from dangerous free radicals and much more. In this article I provide a full breakdown of 2 tyrosol esters and review their main health benefits.
1) HYDROXYTYROSOL:
Hydroxytyrosol is a potent antibacterial (a substance that prevents the growth of bacteria) and antioxidant (a substance that protects your body's cells from the harmful free radicals that are released during oxygen related reactions) which can also keep your immune system strong.
Early studies on this tyrosol ester have revealed that it may also keep your blood healthy by preventing atherosclerosis (a condition where hard plaques form in the artery walls and restrict the flow of blood) and reducing blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (a type of cholesterol that causes blockages in the artery walls and increases your heart disease risk). In addition to this, it may prevent mental disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (a mental disorder that causes memory loss, thought problems and speech problems) and Parkinson's disease (a mental disorder that leads to a loss of mobility and speech). Finally, hydroxytyrosol may protect your cells from the damage caused by smoking, protect against cancer (a disease where your body's cells start to grow in a rapid, uncontrollable way) and potect your nervous system from damage. However, additional research is required before these provisional health benefits can be confirmed.
2) OLEUROPEIN:
Oleuropein is a potent antioxidant. Early evidence indicates that it may also be an antibacterial, antifungal (a substance that treats fungal infections), anti-inflammatory (a substance that minimises unnecessary inflammation in the body) and antiviral (a substance that inhibits the growth of viruses). Additionally, oleuropein may fight a number of nasty diseases including cancer and diabetes (a disease which causes your blood glucose to reach dangerously high levels). It may also keep your heart healthy by lowering high blood pressure and reducing blood levels of LDL cholesterol. Finally, this tyrosol ester may also protect the skin cells from ultraviolet (UV) damage and strengthen the immune system. However, additional studies are required before these possible health benefits of oleuropein can be confirmed.
TYROSOL ESTERS SUMMARY:
There is still a lot to learn about the tyrosol esters and their potential health benefits. However, the current research is very promising and shows that these impressive phytonutrients have great potential when it comes to human health. So next time you have a salad, add some olives or drizzle some olive oil over it and start enjoying these tyrosol ester benefits.
