Oleic acid, a primary ingredient in olive oil is said to have the
potential to help prevent cancer-causing genes from working in cells.
Dietary fat, both in terms of quantity and quality, has been implicated
in cancer development.This oily substance stimulates the production of a
cell molecule whose function is to prevent cancer. However, it is not
yet confirmed whether the dietary consumption of olive oil may help to
prevent brain cancer though. These researchers, however direct towards
the fact that it might potentially prevent Brain Cancer. It is found
that oleic acid prevents a cell protein called MSI2 from stopping the
production of miR-7. This is how the olive oil components support the
production of miR-7, and it helps to prevent the formation of tumours.
This is from a study published in the Journal of Molecular Biology.
The lead researcher, Gracjan Michlewski of the University of Edinburgh in Britain, says,”While we cannot yet say that olive oil in the diet helps prevent brain cancer, our findings do suggest that oleic acid can support the production of tumour- suppressing molecules in the cells grown in the lab.” He also added, “Further studies could help determine the role that olive oil might have on brain health,”
However, there are already other studies that talk about the other amazing health benefits of Olive oil
like[1]:
1. It is great for cardiovascular health.
2. Extra virgin olive oil improves learning and memory
3.Rich in antioxidants, it helps in removing harmful compounds from the body.
4. Oleic acid has demonstrated a significant effect in the prevention of
malignant diseases such as colon cancer and breast cancer
5. Helps in reducing blood pressure
6. It can destroy colonies of microorganisms which may cause respiratory tract, intestinal and genital tract infections.