What Does OLIVE OIL Do for Your Body?

Discover the incredible benefits of olive oil and learn why olive oil has so many therapeutic benefits.

0:00 Is olive oil good for you?
0:55 Olive oil benefits
1:25 What makes olive oil healthy
5:30 The best type of olive oil to get
5:58 Learn more about olive oil!

Today, I want to cover the fascinating benefits of olive oil.

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. Olive oil also has incredible effects on certain parts of the body, including:
• The cardiovascular system
• The nerves and brain
• The skin
• The eyes

Olive oil is a good source of healthy fats and contains vitamins E and K1. However, the real benefits of olive oil occur because of a group of plant chemicals called polyphenols.

Polyphenols produce many amazing effects on the body, like helping to prevent complications from chronic disease and oxidative stress.

It’s crucial to get real olive oil that’s organic. This is because glyphosate (an herbicide) blocks a plant’s ability to produce amino acids and polyphenols. Glyphosate can also lead to a myriad of other health concerns.

Keep in mind that salads contain polyphenols and other phytonutrients. Plus, adding olive oil to salads helps increase the absorption of phytonutrients.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the benefits of olive oil. I’ll see you in the next video.

[Bingo]

I am from Algeria located in Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, organic virgin olive oil is so popular back home, it gives longevity and strong bones, we put dry figs inside organic olive oil jar as strong probiotic especially for those suffering from IBS and digestive system,

[onyx]

Another tip: always purchase your EVOO or OO in dark, glass bottles.

[SuzyO-sq]

We are a Cypriot family. We have grown up using olive oil for everything. Cold pressed is the best. Oils from Cyprus (Greek or Turkish Cypriots), Greece, Spain and Italy are wonderful pure and can be expensive but truly worth it.

[samnadim]

I'm Syrian background. All our food was drenched in olive oil and my grandma made it so yummy in everything

[kevinsydorko]

You've inspiered me, I decided to turn my life around 6 months ago, I weighed almost 120kg and thanks to your tips along with regular daily workouts I've came down to 85kg as of today. I've still got some fat to burn and I'll tune in once my new goal is reached to thank you once again. Keepndoingbwhat you do, it's life changing for so many including myself. Thanks!

[fractalofgod]

The problem is the cost is so prohibitive. Being poor is really bad for your health.

[sergiosuper]

I was born in Italy, my grandma owns an Olive oil tree field in Sicily, the best Olive Oil does NOT cause itchiness at the back of the throat and it's not peppery in taste. The best olive oil in Europe has almost a sweet taste without any bitter/peppery taste and it feels good in your mouth.

[antreb]

Organic, cold-pressed and unfiltered. Very expensive in the UK but it's the best.

[mageprometheus]

I always add loads of organic EV olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil leaves and organic garlic to my salads. Thank you for the validation.

[lyhamroad]

I’m in the UK and tried this olive oil that you showed in this video and in an older video a few months back. It’s honestly the most tasty quality olive oil I’ve had, changes the taste of a normal salad. I’m sure there are some other great ones locally in Italy, Spain and Portugal too and maybe cheaper as not imported to the UK.
This one lasted a while but is £20 a bottle! It’s worth it for me but I can imagine some people can’t afford it 😢 . I don’t remember it saying Organic on the bottle but I will check when I next buy it. Sometimes it’s organic but the certificate to get organic is so expensive that they don’t bother. Amazing product thanks for mentioning it, as there are so many brands.

[AMDG_-nkdp]

Make sure your olive oil is cold pressed or first pressed olive oil, which means it is not processed or destroyed by the heat processing. Make sure it is organic, it is made in Italy or the Mediterranean, and that it doesn't have any excipients and that it is pure, unadulterated olive oil. Make sure it's a slight green in color. And a slight thick consistency, that has a mildly strong taste. 🌞

[grantpatillo]

Every single morning the past few years, first thing, without a doubt, I have always had a teaspoon of EV OO and it has been great for my skin, hair and health!

[dahaus]

It doesn't always hurt or create a prickly feeling in the back of your throat it depends on the variety of the of olive itself. this one you refer to is a mix of two varieties Frantoio and Moraioto. One being stronger than the other, they are blended but both are very fruity which creates the itch to the throat. They can be fruity, bitter or soft in flavor and used for different things, frying, salads, or special to drizzle on plates at the end. Italy has so many varieties as does Spain and Greece. To tell people it just has to be prickly to get a good oil is not true.

[roblangsworld]

Thank you Dr Berg, anytime I want to know something in regards to health I turn to you now! Its not just the recomendations but your indepth knowledge of the entire human system that intrigues me! Your actual holistic approach is unmatched!

[peterp]

In Spain olive oil in salad and other type of dishes is very common, Spain produces a lot of high quality olive oil and it's also very commonly use in other Mediterranean countries too.

[NunoRochaPT]

I only consume organic olive oil, extra virgin. I'm portuguese, and I'm lucky enough to have relatives that have olives, and make cold pressed olive oil, 100% organic.

[UnitedVlogs]

I just started using la española extra virgin olive oil from Spain 🇪🇸 A large glass bottle with little bits floating inside. Amazing. 2 tablespoons a day has made such a difference to my health.
la española extra virgin olive oil, founded in 1840

[moonlightfalcon]

I do not by any means wish to be a Debbie Downer but organic olive oil is quite expensive and some of us on a strict budget cant aford it. Its sad, but true. Thank you for the video.

[marblesotherhalf]

Great video Dr. Berg! Nice to see another EVOO advocate stress that there is a real difference between the grocery store evoo and the real, pure evoo.

However, please don't stress on the itchy/prickly feeling in the throat. Not everyone experiences this, and, the variety of the olive used is another major factor. Arbequina olives are some of, if not the mildest. They're usually more fruity and buttery. The polyphenol count on the Arbequina olive will be lower than say a Koroneiki olive. Koroneiki olives tend to be stronger in flavour, more robust, grassy, herby, with a peppery undertone or finish, and a much higher polyphenol count naturally. Also, each harvest will have a different taste and polyphenol count due to many contributing factors - weather, water, oil content in the olive, when it was picked vs when it was pressed, etc.
I've had customers sample Arbequina and cough, and then I've had customers who don't feel a thing. Plus, once you start to consume a proper and true EVOO, the burn/itch/cough will go away.

Another huge thing to look for is a harvest and/or bottle date. Olives are harvested once a year. In Northern California its late October, early to mid November. In Australia it will be earlier in the year as their summers are in our winters.

Also, don't underestimate EVOO grown and produced in Northern California, EVOO produced overseas can be incredible, but not always an option due to cost for most people. Some of the multigenerational family groves there produce some absolutely amazing, delicious, pure, locally, nationally, and internationally awarded EVOO. A lot of the EVOO produced there is also certified pure through a council that has rigid and strict requirements for certification. If you're interested in more information, let me know!

[healthyfitnesslifeguy]

I've been adding this to my mom's (80 years "young" battling dementia, diabetes, and high blood pressure) salad