Commission Regulation (EU) 432/2012 lists a series of requirements for producers to legally advertise the health benefits of polyphenols in their olive oil. Thanks to the OLEUM project, an easy method can now be applied to certify compliance with this regulation.
The fact that olive oil polyphenols contribute to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress - a physiological stress in the body that can cause DNA mutations and lead to diseases such as cancer, heart and blood disorders, diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders - is well documented.