1. Lowers Bad Cholesterol (LDL)
EVOO is rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFAs), which help reduce LDL cholesterol—the kind that clogs arteries.
A landmark study (PREDIMED) found that people who consumed just 2 tablespoons of EVOO daily had:
Up to 30% lower risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from heart disease
Improved HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels
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