The Olive Wellness Institute is a science repository on the nutrition,
health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products, which is
all subject to extensive peer review.

The Olive Wellness Institute is strictly committed to delivering evidence-based information that is based on the highest standards of research.

Our Olive Science resource contains a wealth of information relating to the health benefits of all aspects of the olive tree.

You can either choose to search our literature database, or review the individual pages, which all contain credible, evidence-based information, that is fully referenced for your benefit.

There is a wealth of high quality research available with relation to the health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the Mediterranean Diet and other aspects of the olive fruit and tree. (Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the principal culinary fat in the Mediterranean Diet).

Below, we have compiled some research articles on olive health and wellness, so you can easily find the information you may require for a paper, assessment, presentation or report.

The Olive Wellness Institute Olive Science Database contains articles which present a high quality of evidence. The Olive Wellness Institute is guided by an Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) approach, and values well-designed and well-conducted research. This allows individual health practitioners and professionals to use the best evidence when making decisions about the care of individual patients.*

* Masic I, Miokovic M, Muhamedagic B. Evidence Based Medicine – New Approaches and Challenges.Acta Inform Med. 2008;16(4):219–25.

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Only virgin type of olive oil consumption reduces the risk of mortality. Results from a Mediterranean population-based cohort

Only virgin type of olive oil consumption reduces the risk of mortality. Results from a Mediterranean population-based cohort

Neuroprotective effects of olive-phenolics

Neuroprotective effects of olive-phenolics

The anti-inflammatory effects of a Mediterranean Diet: a review

The anti-inflammatory effects of a Mediterranean Diet: a review

Extra virgin olive oil: A comprehensive review of efforts to ensure its authenticity, traceability, and safety

Extra virgin olive oil: A comprehensive review of efforts to ensure its authenticity, traceability, and safety

Olive leaf in cardiometabolic disease – key benefits and evidence gaps

Olive leaf in cardiometabolic disease – key benefits and evidence gaps

The effect of a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms of depression in young males (the “AMMEND: A Mediterranean Diet in MEN with Depression” study): a randomized controlled trial

The effect of a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms of depression in young males (the “AMMEND: A Mediterranean Diet in MEN with Depression” study): a randomized controlled trial

Deep Frying with Extra Virgin Olive Oil – developing my 3-cheese croquette recipe

Deep Frying with Extra Virgin Olive Oil – developing my 3-cheese croquette recipe

Mediterranean Diet named Best, Healthiest and more in 2022!

Mediterranean Diet named Best, Healthiest and more in 2022!

Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Inversely Associated with Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet: A Cross-Sectional Study

Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Is Inversely Associated with Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet: A Cross-Sectional Study

How sustainable is extra virgin olive oil?

How sustainable is extra virgin olive oil?

Does a flavoured extra virgin olive oil have higher antioxidant properties?

Does a flavoured extra virgin olive oil have higher antioxidant properties?

Busting the myth that the Mediterranean Diet is too expensive

Busting the myth that the Mediterranean Diet is too expensive

Therapeutic Properties and Use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Clinical Nutrition: A Narrative Review and Literature Update

Therapeutic Properties and Use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Clinical Nutrition: A Narrative Review and Literature Update

What is the best cooking oil for endometriosis?

What is the best cooking oil for endometriosis?

Congratulations to the Olive Wellness Institute Grant Winners!

Congratulations to the Olive Wellness Institute Grant Winners!

Consumption of Olive Oil and Risk of Total and Cause-Specific Mortality Among U.S. Adults

Consumption of Olive Oil and Risk of Total and Cause-Specific Mortality Among U.S. Adults

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