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  • noun biochemistry A tyrosol ester isolated from extra-virgin olive oil, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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  • Recent research has identified the antioxidant called oleocanthal, which is only found in extra-virgin olive oil.

    Leo Galland, M.D.: Arthritis Pain Relief: Can Nutrition and Supplements Help M.D. Leo Galland 2010

  • Recent research has identified the antioxidant called oleocanthal, which is only found in extra-virgin olive oil.

    Leo Galland, M.D.: Arthritis Pain Relief: Can Nutrition and Supplements Help M.D. Leo Galland 2010

  • Recent research has identified the antioxidant called oleocanthal, which is only found in extra-virgin olive oil.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com M.D. Leo Galland 2011

  • In this laboratory study, researchers explored the neuroprotective properties of a chemical called oleocanthal, which is derived from olive oil.

    unknown title 2009

  • After hunting through the oil's chemical ingredients, the team found that the cause of the sting was a small molecule called oleocanthal, present in high concentration only in freshly pressed extra-virgin olive oil. ...

    Olive oil is good for you 2005

  • After hunting through the oil's chemical ingredients, the team found that the cause of the sting was a small molecule called oleocanthal, present in high concentration only in freshly pressed extra-virgin olive oil. ...

    Archive 2005-09-01 Peggy 2005

  • A substance called oleocanthal in this type of olive oil actually acts much like ibuprofen does.

    unknown title 2009

  • The researchers identified the ADDLs in 1998, and have since perfomed laboratory tests that demonstrate that oleocanthal encourages antibodies to attack the harmful neurotoxins.

    Why has the President declared a national emergency after the H1N1 flu has peaked? 2009

  • Dr Keast said it was the first time the anti-inflammatory agent oleocanthal had been included in a manufactured food and research was continuing into its flavour and health promoting properties.

    Science press releases 2006

  • The long-term benefits of ibuprofen have only been demonstrated for doses that are much larger than the amount of oleocanthal provided by 4 tablespoons of oil a day.

    Archive 2005-09-01 Peggy 2005

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