We look at people in the Mediterranean region that consume a lot of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and their levels of heart disease throughout these nations are so low, and we wonder why.

Olive oil not only has polyunsaturated fatty acids but also contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial for the heart. Monounsaturated fatty acids help prevent plaque formation by reducing inflammation in the arteries.

Too much plaque can impede blood oxygen delivery to the heart, which may lead to a heart attack if it is not treated. extra virgin oil is powerful because of two ingredients.