EFFECTS OF OLIVE OIL ON THE STOMACH AND DIGITAL SYSTEM
The tolerance of the stomach to various fatty foods varies from person to person. But in general, a high-fat meal gives a feeling of heaviness. When the food is greasy, the stomach empties later than usual. However, 10 g (1 tablespoon) of olive oil, whether raw or preheated, does not change the emptying time of the stomach. Since it is best tolerated by the stomach, in other words, it is the easiest to digest fat, it also makes it easier for the body to take vitamins and minerals.
Studies have shown that olive oil has a protective effect on the inner lining of the stomach. This creates an important advantage in preventing ulcer development. It protects the mucosa, prevents digestive and absorption system disorders, intestinal diseases. When consumed hot and cold, it regulates stomach acidity and is protective against gastritis and ulcers.
Olive oil is protective against stomach ulcers and cancer. Polyphenols found in olive oil, the main source of the Mediterranean diet, can prevent infection by Helicobacter pylori bacteria. A group of researchers from Valme Hospital, Grasa Institute, Spain, reported that under simulated in vitro conditions, extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols had antibacterial activity against 8 strains of H.pylori, which are known to be resistant to antibiotics. Concepcion Romero, editor of the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry":
“From these results, it is clear that extra virgin olive oil may be a chemoprotective (cancer-fighting) agent against peptic ulcer and gastric cancer,” he says.
Researchers have shown in previous studies that green tea, cranberry syrup, and some other natural foods inhibit the growth of H.pylori. This bacterium, which can live in the acidic environment of the stomach, is known to cause peptic ulcer and gastritis.
The new study is the first to show potential anti-H of olive oil polyphenols used in laboratory experiments. pylori role was investigated. The beneficial phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil can remain in the acidic environment of the stomach for hours.
In fact, research results under simulated conditions showed that half of the polyphenols found in olive oil can diffuse into the water phase of gastric juice, and these phenols have the highest anti-H. pylori activity. Romero:
"The results showed that secoiridoid aglycons compounds were not broken down in the acidic environment of gastric juice. These compounds are the most potent anti-H. pylori compounds in olive oil," he said.
Crespi pointed out that olive oil prevented Shay's experimental ulcer in mice. On the other hand, Taits, while treating 102 patients with ulcers, found that replacing animal fats with olive oil resulted in a reduction in lesions in 33% of cases and ulcer scarring (a process of repairing tissue loss) in 55% of cases, accompanied by an improvement in excess acid secretion and antral hypermotility. found that he did.
Ancel Keys investigated the reason why cardiovascular diseases are so rare in Mediterranean countries. He found that the closure rate of ulcer wounds was 55% in these patients who used only natural extra virgin olive oil in all meals.
A tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil is drunk in the morning on an empty stomach, to facilitate digestion, to strengthen the stomach against heartburn and gas problems, loss of appetite.
Dried figs and olives are healing against stomachaches and even ulcers: Forty dried figs are cut in the middle and placed in a jar. Extra virgin oil is poured to cover them. Figs are kept in olive oil for forty days. Then, every morning, on an empty stomach, a fig is taken and eaten until the jar is finished.
Studies have shown that olive oil has a protective effect on the inner lining of the stomach. This creates an important advantage in preventing ulcer development. It protects the mucosa, prevents digestive and absorption system disorders, intestinal diseases. When consumed hot and cold, it regulates stomach acidity and is protective against gastritis and ulcers.
Olive oil is protective against stomach ulcers and cancer. Polyphenols found in olive oil, the main source of the Mediterranean diet, can prevent infection by Helicobacter pylori bacteria. A group of researchers from Valme Hospital, Grasa Institute, Spain, reported that under simulated in vitro conditions, extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols had antibacterial activity against 8 strains of H.pylori, which are known to be resistant to antibiotics. Concepcion Romero, editor of the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry":
“From these results, it is clear that extra virgin olive oil may be a chemoprotective (cancer-fighting) agent against peptic ulcer and gastric cancer,” he says.
Researchers have shown in previous studies that green tea, cranberry syrup, and some other natural foods inhibit the growth of H.pylori. This bacterium, which can live in the acidic environment of the stomach, is known to cause peptic ulcer and gastritis.
The new study is the first to show potential anti-H of olive oil polyphenols used in laboratory experiments. pylori role was investigated. The beneficial phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil can remain in the acidic environment of the stomach for hours.
In fact, research results under simulated conditions showed that half of the polyphenols found in olive oil can diffuse into the water phase of gastric juice, and these phenols have the highest anti-H. pylori activity. Romero:
"The results showed that secoiridoid aglycons compounds were not broken down in the acidic environment of gastric juice. These compounds are the most potent anti-H. pylori compounds in olive oil," he said.
Crespi pointed out that olive oil prevented Shay's experimental ulcer in mice. On the other hand, Taits, while treating 102 patients with ulcers, found that replacing animal fats with olive oil resulted in a reduction in lesions in 33% of cases and ulcer scarring (a process of repairing tissue loss) in 55% of cases, accompanied by an improvement in excess acid secretion and antral hypermotility. found that he did.
Ancel Keys investigated the reason why cardiovascular diseases are so rare in Mediterranean countries. He found that the closure rate of ulcer wounds was 55% in these patients who used only natural extra virgin olive oil in all meals.
A tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil is drunk in the morning on an empty stomach, to facilitate digestion, to strengthen the stomach against heartburn and gas problems, loss of appetite.
Dried figs and olives are healing against stomachaches and even ulcers: Forty dried figs are cut in the middle and placed in a jar. Extra virgin oil is poured to cover them. Figs are kept in olive oil for forty days. Then, every morning, on an empty stomach, a fig is taken and eaten until the jar is finished.