Olive oil is one of the most popular types of oils in the world. In Nigeria, it is commonly referred to as anointing oil.
However, do you know that aside from using this oil to anoint yourself, you can prevent and manage a wide range of chronic diseases by drinking it often?
In this article, in line with reports gathered from Healthline, we shall be looking at some medical problems drinking olive oil may help prevent or manage.
1. Manage Arthritis
This is one of the most common medical problems many people are battling today. Arthritis manifests as joint pain due to inflammation. Olive may help manage arthritis by fighting this inflammation. It is loaded with healthy fats such as oleic acids and antioxidants, which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
If you are suffering joint pains due to arthritis, make olive oil your best friend and see what happens.
2. Prevent Stroke
Stroke is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. Many people are at risk of developing a stroke at one point or the other in their life. However, studies have shown that olive oil may help prevent stroke.
3. Prevent Health Disease
Olive oil prevents health diseases by lowering the risk factors. It reduces inflammation, bad cholesterol, blood clotting, and blood pressure and improves the lining of the blood vessels.
4. Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
This is a neurodegenerative disease. The common sign is memory loss. It occurs as a result of the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain cells. Studies have shown that olive oil may help in fighting Alzheimer’s disease by removing these plaques.
5. Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Studies have shown that olive oil helps to regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity. Thus, it may help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.
6. Prevent And Fight Cancer
Olive oil may help prevent certain cancer by reducing oxidative damage by free radicals. Reports have shown that it can fight cancer cells.
7. Manage Stomach Ulcer
Olive oil has antibacterial properties and studies have proven that it is effective against Helicobacter pylori, the causative agent of stomach ulcers. As a result, drinking olive oil regularly may help manage stomach ulcers.
Caution:
1. Make sure you use extra virgin olive oil.
2. Do not drink more than three (3) tablespoons.
3. Always consult your doctor before taking any natural remedy.
Other ways you can take olive oil:
1. Use olive oil for your cooking.
2. Prepare your salads with olive oil.
(Ebinaija)