5-It helps prevent strokes
Stroke is caused by a disturbance of blood flow to your brain, due to a blood clot or bleeding. In developed nations, stroke is the second most common cause of death, right behind heart disease.
A study of 841,000 people found that olive oil was the only source of monounsaturated fat associated with a reduced risk of stroke and heart disease. Another review with 140,000 participants found that those who consumed olive oil were at a much lower risk of stroke than those who did not.
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