Olive Oil Consumption Linked to Lower Dementia Mortality Risk, Study Suggests

Recent research indicates daily intake of olive oil could reduce dementia-related deaths, emphasizing its potential beyond traditional dietary benefits.

• A Harvard-led study observed over 92,000 adults for 28 years, finding a 28% reduction in dementia mortality for those consuming daily olive oil.
• Replacing small amounts of margarine or mayonnaise with olive oil associated with 8-14% lower dementia death risk.
• Benefits attributed to olive oil's monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, which may protect brain health.
• Experts call for more research to confirm causation, despite strong associations found.
• Study highlights olive oil as a versatile, health-promoting component of diets like the Mediterranean diet.

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