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Global advocacy for olive oil health benefits

Overview

At the second Olive Oil World Congress in Lisbon, a group of growers, researchers, and medical professionals drafted the ‘Lisbon Manifesto’. Endorsed by more than 60 organizations, the document advocates for governments to treat extra virgin olive oil as a vital public health resource. The manifesto calls for quantified intake recommendations in national dietary guidelines, the inclusion of olive oil in school and hospital kitchens, and clear labeling of polyphenol content. Organizers plan to present these requests to the World Health Organization and other international health bodies.

Following this, Portuguese olive oil brands received recognition in TasteAtlas rankings, with Esporão placing 13th among top European producers. Concurrently, medical professionals have emphasized specific consumption methods to maximize health benefits. Cardiologist Aurelio Rojas noted that consuming roughly 15 milliliters of extra virgin olive oil daily may reduce the risk of heart attack by 30% and death from dementia by 28%, provided the oil is consumed raw rather than cooked.

Entities

World Health Organization · Pan American Health Organization · Oleaphen · Lisbon · Castillo de Canena

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Olive oil quality highlighted in European rankings and health advice

    Portuguese olive oil brands earned spots in TasteAtlas's European rankings, while health experts emphasize that consuming extra virgin olive oil raw is key to reducing heart and dementia risks.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Lisbon Manifesto calls for olive oil to be treated as a public health resource

    The Lisbon Manifesto, endorsed by 60 organizations, calls for governments to recognize extra virgin olive oil as a public health resource due to its proven cardiovascular benefits and polyphenol content.

Sources

cyprus-mail.com · europesays.com · noticiasdecoimbra.pt · sapo.pt