Olive Oil Polyphenols and Peritoneal Fibrosis

It’s not just for cooking any more. Researchers have studied the ability of components of extra virgin olive oil to prevent or treat fibrosis and thickening of the peritoneal membrane, both in vivo and in vitro. The polyphenols were not able to reverse fibrosis, but did help to prevent it, and the authors suggest further research.

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Tags: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fibrosis, Peritoneal Membrane, Polyphenols