Olive Oil Could Have Antidepressant And Anxiolytic Effects

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3725699/
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Olive oil is the major component of the Mediterranean diet and has rich history of nutritional and medicinal uses. In the present study, the antidepressant and anxiolytic effects and their neurochemical basis following repeated administration of extravirgin olive oil were monitored. Male albino Wistar rats were used during study. Animals of test group were given olive oil orally at the dose of 0.25 mL/kg daily for 4 weeks. Control rats received equal volume of water. Elevated-plus maze (EPM) test and forced swim test (FST) were performed for the assessment of anxiety and depression like symptoms. An increase in time spent in open arm in EPM and increased struggling time in FST following long-term administration of olive oil indicate that olive oil has anxiolytic and antidepressant properties. Neurochemical results showed that repeated administration of olive oil decreased the levels of brain 5-HT (5-hydroxytryptamine), 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid), and levels of DA (dopamine); however, levels of DA metabolite HVA (homovalinic acid) were increased. Hence, present findings suggest that olive oil has neuroprotective effects. It reduces behavioral deficits via altering 5-HT and DA metabolism. So it could be used as a therapeutic substance for the treatment of depression and anxiety.


There are other interesting studies:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3543415/
(...)However, the administration of OO (for 16 weeks) to rabbits that were fed with 50% of the high-fat diet normalized serum chol. Curiously, OO supply succeeded to attenuate the seminal and sperm alterations observed in HCR group. Administration of OO alone did not cause any significant changes in above mentioned parameters. These data suggest that OO administration to HCR male rabbits recovers the loss of semen quality and sperm functionality.
OO = Olive oil

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3884608/
(...)Conclusion. EVOO has a significant analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. However, further detailed studies are required to determine the active component responsible for these effects and mechanism pathway.
EVOO = Extra virgin olive oil


What do you guys think?
I know RP does recommend olive oil as antioxidant but IMO he recommends it with not so much emphasis.
This is really one of the rare unanimous food in all type of diets.
 

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Thanks man. Great findings.

EVOO has a very strong taste/flavour to whoever is not used to it so I'm wondering if it can upset stomach/GI tract to those not used to it? Pay attention when you use it.
 

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Makrosky said:
post 115183 Thanks man. Great findings.

EVOO has a very strong taste/flavour to whoever is not used to it so I'm wondering if it can upset stomach/GI tract to those not used to it? Pay attention when you use it.

Thank you man!

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I am thinking that the benefits of olive oil could be beyond of what we know.
In the bible they use olive oil for many things but especially to heal wounds --> maybe because of the anti-inflammatory proprieties?
The mediterrean diet and other europeans countries which uses greats amounts of olive oil enjoy great health.

And yesterday when i was searching for benefits of olive oil i found this thread which is very interesting:
http://www.autismweb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33014

Today im starting this experiment: with every meal i will eat a spoon of olive oil.
 
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Another interesting anedoctal site:

https://themenopausehistamineconnection ... d-healing/

"Before I started using it on my legs, that same day as a matter of fact, I wondered if I would ever have a restful night’s sleep again.I haven’t been having hot flashes, but when I wake up in the morning I just haven’t felt refreshed. But the night I used the olive oil on my skin, I slept better than I had in months and woke refreshed. I used it a couple more nights and slept well. Then the other day I used the oil on my skin earlier in the day and didn’t reapply it before bed. I had a restless night. The next night I used it before bed and slept well again."


My main goal through diet is to achieve my best sleep.
This is really interesting to me.
 

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livrepensador said:
post 115214 I am thinking that the benefits of olive oil could be beyond of what we know.
I absolutely agree with you. :D :hattip
 
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