# Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The cornerstone of Mediterranean longevity. High-polyphenol EVOO is liquid gold for your heart, brain, and lifespan.

## Why Quality EVOO Matters

Extra virgin olive oil isn't just a cooking fat - it's a powerful medicine. The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are largely driven by high-quality olive oil consumption. But here's what most people don't know: the quality varies enormously.

Key Insight: Studies show that high-polyphenol olive oils (400+ mg/kg) provide significantly more health benefits than standard grocery store oils. Polyphenols are the antioxidants that give EVOO its health-promoting properties.

### Health Benefits of High-Polyphenol EVOO

- Cardiovascular Protection: Reduces LDL oxidation, lowers blood pressure, improves arterial function
- Anti-Inflammatory: Oleocanthal has similar effects to ibuprofen
- Brain Health: Polyphenols cross the blood-brain barrier, protecting neurons
- Cancer Prevention: Linked to reduced rates of breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers
- Blood Sugar Control: Improves insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism

### What to Look For

- Harvest Date: Should be within the last 18 months
- Polyphenol Count: Look for 300+ mg/kg (higher is better)
- Dark Bottle: Protects from light degradation
- Single Origin: Traceable source is a quality indicator
- Peppery Finish: That throat "catch" indicates high polyphenols

## Our Top Recommendations

#### OLIVIE PLUS 30X - 1,250 mg/kg Polyphenols

Ultra-high polyphenol content from desert olive trees. Clinically studied for cardiovascular benefits.

$31.00 on Amazon

#### Atlas Organic Cold Pressed Moroccan EVOO

First cold-pressed from Moroccan olives. Organic certified with rich, fruity flavor.

$20.41 on Amazon

#### Bolgheri Gold Tuscan EVOO - High Polyphenols

Premium Tuscan olive oil from Bolgheri, Italy. Perfect for drinking and finishing. Gift-quality presentation.

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### Luxury Selection

Award-winning, ultra-premium olive oils for the discerning collector.

#### HYPERELEON GOLD - Ultra High Polyphenol EVOO

Organic Greek EVOO with extremely high phenolic content. Winner of 85 International Awards. Unfiltered, 260ml. The ultimate luxury olive oil gift.

$89.00 on Amazon

### Olive Leaf Supplements

Can't get enough olive polyphenols from oil alone? Olive leaf extract provides concentrated benefits.

#### Island Nutrition Olive Leaf Extract - 25% Oleuropein

500mg per capsule with 40% total polyphenols + 20% hydroxytyrosol complex. 100% grown & extracted in Spain from family-run farms. As much polyphenols as 1/3 liter of EVOO per capsule.

$38.00 on Amazon
How Much to Consume: Traditional Mediterranean populations consume 4+ tablespoons of EVOO daily. Start with 2 tablespoons and work up. Use it raw on salads, drizzled on cooked vegetables, and for low-heat cooking.