FDA Allows Claim That Olive Oil Reduces Coronary Artery Disease

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Dec 13, 2004 21:12 PST

 

 

FDA Allows Claim That Olive Oil Reduces Coronary Artery Disease

From Shereen Jegtvig,

 

http://nutrition.about.com/od/dietsformedicaldisorders/a/oliveoil.htm

 

The United States Food And Drug Administration has recently allowed the

claim that olive oil may reduce the risk of coronary artery disease.

This means that foods with olive oil can have labels saying that eating

olive oil may reduce the risk coronary artery disease.

 

How Does Olive Oil Reduce Coronary Artery Disease Risk?

 

Olive oil has been shown to lower LDL Cholesterol levels. LDL

cholesterol is the bad form of cholesterol, and elevated levels of LDL

cholesterol increase the risk of coronary artery disease. Using 2

tablespoons of olive oil per day in place of other fats may be enough to

produce this LDL lowering effect.

 

On The Food Label

According to the FDA is allowing the following claim to be used for

foods:

 

Limited scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tablespoons (23

grams) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease

due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil.

 

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Olive Oil, Olives Vinegar

 

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To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar

amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories

you eat in a day. One serving of this product [Name of food] contains

[x] grams of olive oil.

 

Ways To Use Olive Oil

Olive oil may be used in dressings, marinades, and as a cooking oil. It

turns into a solid if refrigerated, so it is best stored as a liquid in

an extremely cool, dark place. Use a dark glass bottle to reduce light

damage, and cork it tightly to reduce the amount of oxidation.

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