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Is olive oil good for you? A systematic review and meta-analysis on anti-inflammatory benefits from regular dietary intake.

Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)
January 1, 2020
João Fernandes et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleMeta-AnalysisSystematic ReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to summarize evidence on the effects of olive oil on inflammatory markers, with dairy mentioned as part of the Mediterranean diet but not the primary focus.

Results Summary

The study did not specifically evaluate dairy's effects but noted its moderate consumption as part of the Mediterranean diet, which was associated with beneficial health outcomes.

Population

Not specified (general population inferred from Mediterranean diet context)

Effective Dosage

Not specified for dairy

Duration

Not specified for dairy

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (2)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
regular dietary intake of olive oil
decrease
inflammation markers
-
-
beneficial effects
#1
olive oil taken on a regular basis
decrease
IL-6
-
-
can be a good dietary fat alternative
#2
Abstract

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases is rapidly increasing, and evidence shows that diet and lifestyle are key areas of intervention to decrease their burden. Olive oil is considered one of the key nutritional components responsible for the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which is characterized by the use of olive oil in meals as the main source of fat; a high consumption of water, fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, spices, and herbs; a moderate consumption of dairy products (mainly cheese and yogurt), fish, poultry, and red wine; and a reduced consumption of red meat and processed foods. The aim of this review was to summarize evidence from randomized controlled trials on the effect of regular dietary intake of olive oil on three inflammatory markers: C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α. Reviewed RCTs reveal beneficial effects of olive oil by reducing levels of inflammation markers. Olive oil taken on a regular basis can be a good dietary fat alternative, especially to manage IL-6. However, further research is required to clarify the effects of olive oil consumption on inflammation, comparing to other fats. Moreover, olive oil daily dosage, different time-lenght intervention and follow-up periods should be taken into consideration.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Anti-Inflammatory AgentsC-Reactive ProteinDiet, HealthyDiet, MediterraneanEatingHumansInflammation MediatorsInterleukin-6Olive OilRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations58
Citations/Year11.6
Relative Citation Ratio4.68
NIH Percentile92.3%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.95
Weight Score2.72
Normalized Score0.57
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