topicOlive Leaf Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimDespite advances in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence, CVD mortality has increased, emphasising the need for new preventive strategies.
evidence level2
citationLauwers S (2026)
sourceEvaluation of the effect of olive extracts on blood pressure and cardiovascular health markers in adults: Findings from a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial.
topicOlive Leaf Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, this decrease was not found significantly different between the two groups.
evidence level2
citationLauwers S (2026)
sourceEvaluation of the effect of olive extracts on blood pressure and cardiovascular health markers in adults: Findings from a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial.
topicOlive Leaf Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimPolyphenol-rich olive extracts have been proposed to lower blood pressure by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing nitric oxide production.
evidence level2
citationLauwers S (2026)
sourceEvaluation of the effect of olive extracts on blood pressure and cardiovascular health markers in adults: Findings from a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial.
topicOlive Leaf Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimResults showed that the OL diet significantly modulated the HPA axis, as evidenced by a marked reduction in plasma ACTH and cortisol levels, alongside improved antioxidant status.
evidence level4
citationDi Meo MC (2026)
sourceAn Integrated Approach to Evaluate the Influence of Dietary <i>Olea europaea</i> L. Polyphenols on Physiological Stress, Intestinal Morphofunctional Traits, and Meat Quality in Neroametà Pigs: A Preliminary Study.
topicOlive Leaf Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimThese physiological changes were positively associated with a trophic effect on the intestinal mucosa, characterized by increased villus height and a more favorable villus/crypt ratio.
evidence level4
citationDi Meo MC (2026)
sourceAn Integrated Approach to Evaluate the Influence of Dietary <i>Olea europaea</i> L. Polyphenols on Physiological Stress, Intestinal Morphofunctional Traits, and Meat Quality in Neroametà Pigs: A Preliminary Study.
topicOlive Leaf Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimRegarding meat quality, the OL group exhibited superior oxidative stability, optimized pH decline, and an improved intramuscular fatty acid profile (increased MUFA and n-3 PUFA, reduced SFA).
evidence level4
citationDi Meo MC (2026)
sourceAn Integrated Approach to Evaluate the Influence of Dietary <i>Olea europaea</i> L. Polyphenols on Physiological Stress, Intestinal Morphofunctional Traits, and Meat Quality in Neroametà Pigs: A Preliminary Study.
topicOlive Leaf Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimThe use of olive by-products in livestock farming is a valuable resource, given their high levels of bioactive compounds with antioxidant and health-promoting properties.
evidence level4
citationDi Meo MC (2026)
sourceAn Integrated Approach to Evaluate the Influence of Dietary <i>Olea europaea</i> L. Polyphenols on Physiological Stress, Intestinal Morphofunctional Traits, and Meat Quality in Neroametà Pigs: A Preliminary Study.