181 Virgin Olive Oil Benefits Immunity is defined as the resistance and protection against pathogenic microorganisms leading to their destruction and elimination. Fatty acids can suppress immune system functions such as inflammation and have been used in the treatment of inflammatory disorders. They can, however, cause a reduction in immune protection against infectious microorganisms. A diet containing olive oil may have beneficial effects on human health, particularly the immune system, through a decrease of the inflammation present in inflammatory disorders, but without excessively increasing susceptibility to infectious agents. Coronavirus CoViD-19 is a clear example of a viral infection associated with a systemic inflammatory response. Olive oil consumption is therefore highly recommended in the prevention and treatment of this disease. KEYWORDS: Immune response; inflammation; immunomodulation ABBREVIATIONS: EVOO: Extra Virgin Olive Oil CoViD-19: Disease promoted by Coronavirus 19 SARS CoV-2: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome caused by CoViD-19 abstract
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