A Rutgers University and Hunter College study revealed that oleocanthal, a compound in extra-virgin olive oil, can kill ...

“Looking at olive oil specifically, high levels of the polyphenol called Oleocanthal are present. Oleocanthal is one of the ...

Past studies have identified oleocanthal as the likely candidate behind olive oil’s protective effects, but this study helped fill in the blanks of how specifically it bestows that advantage.

Oleocanthal, a naturally occurring compound in extra-virgin olive oil, alters the structure and increases antibody recognition of neurotoxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. The ...

If it's a long way to your nearest Greek deli, never fear. There's a simple rule of thumb to help you out: oleocanthal is also responsible for the throat-stinging sensation of a good extra-virgin oil.

The study, “(-)-Oleocanthal rapidly and selectively induces cancer cell death via lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP)” showed that an antioxidant compound in olive oil called oleocanthal ...

Even better, the oleocanthal didn't harm the healthy cells. "That was definitely an OMG moment," says study co-author Paul Breslin, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University.

Oleocanthal, the powerful polythene found in olive oil, also has anti-inflammatory properties can assist with pain relief when suffering from a migraine." ...

The Oleocanthal in olive oil actually interferes with the aggression of proteins found in people with Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia, so the evidence is clear.