Olive oil and digestive health
On multiple occasions we have told you about the benefits of EVOO due to its majority composition of oleic acid.
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But did you know that oleic acid also has important benefits for digestive health and function?
- Oleic acid promotes digestive function by reducing gastric acid secretion.
- Fights constipation by having a mild laxative effect.
- Improves intestinal absorption of nutrients. Foods rich in the monounsaturated fatty acids that make up olive oil have been shown to delay gastric emptying compared to foods rich in saturated fatty acids, such as those in sunflower oil, thus facilitating digestion.
- Prevention of ulcer formation: Olive oil forms a film around the stomach and duodenum, preventing the formation of ulcers.
In short, EVOO plays a determining role in our digestive health, and at the Aceites Morales factory, we recommend consuming EVOO daily.
