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Olive oil is a source of health benefits. Numerous studies have demonstrated its multiple benefits for the body, and nutrition experts recommend making it the main source of fat in our diet. Furthermore, consuming it on an empty stomach can improve this already healthy intake.
Olive oil contains antioxidants and essential nutrients, such as unsaturated fatty acids, whose absorption by the body is improved on an empty stomach. Here are some of its benefits.
Five benefits of olive oil on an empty stomach:
1. An ally for weight loss
The oleic acid present in olive oil acts as an appetite regulator, causing a feeling of satiety. Taking olive oil as a dietary supplement can therefore be a valuable asset during a specific weight loss diet.
2. Improves digestion and relieves constipation
Taking a teaspoon of olive oil every day on an empty stomach improves digestion and relieves constipation. Its components have a mild laxative effect that helps regulate intestinal transit.
3. Prevents gastritis and ulcers
The polyphenols present in olive oil also help prevent gastritis and the onset of stomach ulcers. How? By fighting the bacterium “Helicobacter pylori,” associated with a significant proportion of stomach ulcers and a large number of chronic gastritis cases, as demonstrated by a team of researchers from the Higher Center for Scientific Research (CSIC). These polyphenolic compounds resist stomach acidity and exert a bactericidal effect.
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