ABSTRACT

Epidemiological studies indicate that the consumption of natural antioxidants from such plant-derived sources as olive oil produces beneficial health effects. Olive Oil: Minor Constituents and Health provides a balanced understanding of the pharmacological properties of phenols and other bioactive ingredients in the composition of olive oil. It dis

chapter 2|4 pages

Traditional Mediterranean Diet and Health

chapter 3|34 pages

Phenolic Compounds in Olives and Olive Oil

chapter 4|10 pages

Other Important Minor Constituents

chapter 9|8 pages

Olive Oil Hydroxy-Isochromans

chapter 11|6 pages

Epilogue