Olive Oil for Arthritis
Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition often characterized by pain and swelling within a joint. Arthritis is found in over 53 million people and can really hinder and affect a person’s quality of life. In fact over 60% of women over the age of 65 years old suffer with some form of arthritis. Most arthritis can be found in the hips, knees, and hands, however any joint can have arthritis. Some arthritis is developed through injury or even genetics but the most common cause of arthritis is overuse and repetitive movements of a joint. The worst part of arthritis is that there is not much that medical professionals can do about it.
However, there is hope for those who suffer from arthritis: Believe it or not, Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been clinically proven to effectively combat inflammation and improve arthritis symptoms in joints throughout the body! How does this happen? Polyphenols are found abundantly in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and are compounds that act as antioxidants to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. These polyphenols fight against inflammation and help not only reduce pain but aid in our bodies healing the root of inflammation. Another important component in olive oil that fights arthritis is oleic acid which is a fatty acid found in Extra Virgin Olive Oil proven to reduce inflammation.
How much Extra Virgin Olive Oil should you have to fight and prevent arthritis? The answer can vary from person to person but it is believed that the average adult should consume roughly 1.8 ounces a day to combat inflammation. The average American consumes less than 1/5 of that amount per day average..
Be Aware
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, tested eight of the most common supermarket "Extra Virgin Olive Oils" in the U.S. and found 70% are imported brands, which means that the "Extra Virgin Olive Oil" is blended with synthetic oils imported from overseas. The Companies claim to be "Extra Virgin" or "100% Olive Oil" but be sure to check the label of the country of origin as well as the certification of "Extra Virgin Olive Oil". It is so important to us to ensure that our olive oil is certified Extra Virgin and cold pressed ensuring that the oil is as fresh and healthy as possible, and truly 100% olive oil. On top of that we harvest our trees early in the year to ensure that the fruit has the highest levels of polyphenols giving the consumer the maximum health benefits from this true superfood! Check out our current official Polyphenol Count certification here:
Enjoy the Benefits
Start increasing your intake of REAL Extra Virgin Olive Oil and begin to enjoy the things in life you love without the pain of arthritis. Shop templetonoliveoil.com for 100% Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil grown, picked, pressed, and shipped all in Central California.
