In Addition to Its Heart Benefits, Olive Oil May Reduce Dementia Risk by 28%

It’s one of the most versatile condiments: A base for sautées, a dip for bread, a salad dressing, even a popcorn oil! It’s also one of the healthiest: The utility and rich flavor of olive oil have graced dishes for centuries, heralded in recent decades for the oil’s heart-healthy advantages.

Now a preliminary study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hints at the potential prowess of olive oil as a protective barrier against dementia. With global dementia rates rising as a large segment of the population ages, the role of olive oil to preserve cognitive health deserves a drop of inquiry.

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