71 Virgin Olive Oil Benefits Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and health are closely related, and numerous scientific studies have evaluated the oil’s beneficial proprieties. In addition to health, EVOO plays a key role in gastronomy which has been its main historical use. EVOO forms part of a way of living, culture, heritage, and the Mediterranean diet. A diet that would not be possible without EVOO. KEYWORDS Extra virgin olive oil, Health, Gastronomy, Mediterranean diet ABBREVIATIONS: EVOO: Extra virgin olive oil CVD: Cardiovascular disease EFSA: European Food Safety Authority PREDIMED: PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea (Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet. The PREDIMED Study). abstract
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