Can extra virgin olive oil improve the quality of life of multiple sclerosis patients?

According to a study conducted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in partnership with the University of Cyprus, extra virgin olive oil with a high polyphenol content can improve the quality of life of patients suffering from multiple sclerosis.

A clinical study was conducted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Cyprus in a group of patients with a form of multiple sclerosis called primary and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

The participants did not receive specific medications because their previous treatment had not worked. The results of this groundbreaking study show that early harvest extra virgin olive oil shows promise in improving the mental function of patients. In particular, there was a statistically significant improvement in mental functions such as visuospatial abilities and visual memory, as well as the smoothness of executive processes.

As for the study protocol, it received bioethical approval from the Hellenic Society for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (HENASD). The study results are published in the Global Journal of Medical Research by Global Journals Inc. USA. The study is also registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (ID NCT04120675). Global Journal of Medical Research: L Nutrition & Food Science Volume 22 Issue 2 Version 1.0 Year 2022 Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal Publisher: Global Journals Inc. (US) ISSN online: 2249-4618 and ISSN in print: 0975-5888.

With information: RES-MPE