Virgin Olive, High In Polyphenols, Reduces Heart Disease Risk Factors

... Olive oil is known to be heart healthy because it contains monounsturated fatty acids. Researchers wanted to know if the polyphenols in olive oil also contribute to olive oil's heart-healthy aspects.Virgin olive oil, which comes from the first pressing of olives, contains higher amounts of polyphenols than refined olive oil, which comes from later pressings. [click link for full article] ...