Publications by authors named "Claudia Willis"
Int J Mol Sci
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Research indicates that phenolic compounds in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), especially oleocanthal (OC) and oleacein (OA), may help prevent and treat metabolic diseases related to inflammation and oxidative stress.
- There is a need for more animal studies and human clinical trials to confirm the health benefits of OC and OA, but sourcing these compounds in large quantities at a reasonable cost is challenging.
- The study introduces a method for extracting OC and OA from the common privet shrub, which, unlike olive trees, has a wider geographical range and can produce both compounds from its leaves, highlighting the importance of proper enzymatic conditions for maximizing extraction efficiency.
