Promotes digestion

Among the various oils on the market, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the most digestible! The presence of monounsaturated fatty acids makes it more digestible than vegetable fats with a high polyunsaturated content and also compared to animal fats, which consist almost entirely of saturated acids. Furthermore, the polyphenols contained give Olive Oil anti-inflammatory properties especially in the case of disorders such as irritable colon and colitis. It is also important to underline that its use limits the secretion of gastric acid from the small intestine and thus performs a protective function by limiting the level of acidity in the stomach. The benefits are evident and recognized in the case of diseases such as ulcers and gastritis, as acid hypersecretion is significantly reduced by the presence of oleic acid in Extra Virgin Olive Oil.