Publications by authors named "Maria Josefa Martinez-Ramirez"
We have recently reported that patients with fibromyalgia (FM) may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Olive oil reportedly has cardioprotective effects. We examined the influence of olive oil consumption on cardiovascular risk factors in FM.
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- Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that causes various physical and mental challenges, and the study explores how olive oil might help combat oxidative stress associated with it.
- Researchers tested the effects of two types of olive oil (extra virgin and refined) on 23 women with FM by analyzing their blood before and after a 3-week period of daily consumption.
- Results indicated that extra virgin olive oil positively affected oxidative stress markers and improved physical and mental health scores better than refined olive oil, suggesting it could be a beneficial treatment for FM.