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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Boosts Brain Health in Seniors

2/26/2026

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Extra virgin olive oil improves brain health in older adults by boosting cognitive function and gut microbiota diversity, according to a Universitat Rovira i Virgili study.
The study tracked over 600 participants aged 55 to 75 with metabolic syndrome for two years.
Virgin olive oil users showed better memory and cognitive skills than refined oil users, with Adlercreutzia potentially mediating these benefits.

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Extra virgin olive oil improves brain health in older adults by boosting cognitive function and gut microbiota diversity, according to a Universitat Rovira i Virgili study.
The study tracked over 600 participants aged 55 to 75 with metabolic syndrome for two years.
Virgin olive oil users showed better memory and cognitive skills than refined oil users, with Adlercreutzia potentially mediating these benefits.