Fight Bacteria And More With Hydroxytyrosol

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Hydroxytyrosol is a tyrosol ester and phytonutrient that can be sourced from olives, olive leaves and olive oil. Studies have shown that it can prevent the growth of bacteria, strengthen the immune system and more. In this article I will be taking a detailed look at hydroxytyrosol and outlining its main health benefits.

1) DISCOVERY:

People have been aware of the benefits of hydroxytyrosol and olive oil since ancient times where it was classed as a miracle food. However, there is very little information available on who discovered this phytonutrient or when it was discovered.

2) HEALTH BENEFITS:

Hydroxytyrosol is 1 of the strongest antioxidants around and can offer significant protection to your body's cells against free radicals. Free radicals are dangerous substances that are released into your body's cells as by-products of oxygen related reactions. They have been linked with an increased risk of cancer (a disease where your body's cells start to grow in a rapid, uncontrollable way), an increased risk of diabetes (a disease where your blood glucose levels become extremely high), an accelerated ageing process and a weak immune system. It is also acts as an antibacterial (a substance that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria) and can strengthen the immune system.

In addition to the confirmed health benefits above, provisional evidence suggests that this tyrosol ester may have even more health benefits. For starters, it may prevent atherosclerosis (a condition where hard plaques form in the artery walls, restrict the flow of blood and increase your heart disease risk), Alzheimer's disease (a mental disorder which leads to the loss of memory, thought and speech), cancer, heart disease and Parkinson's disease (a disorder which leads to the loss of mobility and speech). It may also protect your body's cells from the damage caused by smoking, protect the nervous system from damage and reduce blood levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (a type of cholesterol that blocks the arteries and increases your heart disease risk).

3) FOOD SOURCES:

Olives, olive leaves and olive oil are the only natural food sources of hydroxytyrosol. It can also be sourced from certain herbal supplements.

4) SUMMARY:

Hydroxytyrosol is 1 of the most powerful antioxidants available and has a great deal of potential in terms of health benefits. Olives make a great snack food that can also be added to salads whilst olive oil can be added to almost any meal. So make sure you take full advantage of this tyrosol ester and include these foods in your diet.


About the Author:
Tom Parker owns Free Fitness Tips - a fantastic source of free, impartial fitness advice. You can learn more about hydroxytyrosol and the other tyrosol esters by visiting Free Fitness Tips.



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