Protects the liver

Among the many beneficial functions, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil performs a purifying action on the liver, protecting it from hepatic steatosis. Hepatic steatosis is a pathological condition, more commonly known as fatty liver. It mainly derives from the accumulation of fats, or triglycerides, in the liver tissue and can lead to very serious clinical conditions including cirrhosis, tumors, up to the necrosis of liver cells.