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Is Olive Oil Healthy?
What the Study Found
“For a long time, I’ve been interested in the exercise benefits of polyphenols, such as those derived from cherries and beetroot. To gain similar benefits from olives, you would have to consume large quantities daily, which isn’t realistic, so we were keen to test this concentrated olive fruit water,” said lead study authorJustin Roberts, Ph.D., associate professor in Health & Exercise Nutrition at ARU, in apress release.
This was the first research on olive fruit water’s potential exercise benefits. The study included 29 recreationally active participants who consumed either OliPhenolia or a placebo over 16 consecutive days. Among the results, the research team observed positive effects on several critical markers of running performance, including respiratory function. Specifically, OliPhenolia consumptionimproved respiration at the onset of exercise, oxygen uptake and running economy during low-intensity activity. However, while no significant benefits were found in respiratory function during higher-intensity exercise, the participants perceived improved physical effort and immediate recovery following exercise after consuming olive fruit water.
The ARU research team intends to conduct further research to corroborate these findings. Specifically, they plan to investigate whether olive fruit water can be used for marathon training and recovery and to test its effectiveness in reducing inflammation following exercise.
The Bottom Line
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