OLIVE OILS AND HEALTH 30 14.2. Diet and cancer 170 14.3. Extra virgin olive oil in the prevention and fight against cancer 173 14.4. Health recommendations and final considerations on olive oil in cancer prevention 177 14.5. References – For further knowledge 179 CHAPTER 15 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, INFLAMMATION: ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES AND IMMUNOMODULATORS 180 Gerardo Álvarez de Cienfuegos-López 15.1. The immune system. A short description 182 15.2. Inflammation 182 15.3. Anti-inflammatories and immunomodulators 183 15.4. Effect of fats on the immune system 184 15.5. The particular case of extra virgin olive oil 185 15.6. Implications of olive oil for CoViD-19 development 185 15.7. References – For further knowledge 186 CHAPTER 16 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL PROTECTS AGAINST COGNITIVE DECLINE 187 Elena H Martinez-Lapiscina, Miguel Ángel Martínez-González 16.1. Cognitive decline associated with age, cognitive decline, and dementia 189 16.2. What alternatives do we currently have for cognitive decline and dementia treatment? 189 16.3. How can extra virgin olive oil prevent cognitive decline? 191 16.4. What evidence is available regarding the benefits of extra virgin olive oil to improve cognitive function and reducing cognitive decline, and dementia risk? 191 16.5. References – For further knowledge 195
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