Recommended varieties according to condition
After 10 years of research with Dr. Antonio Romero (Spain), varieties with the greatest therapeutic effect were identified:
For heart problems and hypertension
Picual variety (Spain)
Rich in oleic acid and polyphenols.
Real case: Roberto Gálvez (Seville) reduced his cholesterol by 40 points in 3 months.
For joint pain and inflammation
Coroneiki variety (Greece)
High concentration of oleocanthal, comparable to natural ibuprofen.
For type 2 diabetes
Frantolo variety (Italy)
Contains hydroxytyrosol, which improves insulin sensitivity.
Pedro Berríos (Peru) went from 200 to 118 glucose in 6 months.
How to recognize a good quality oil
The key points according to the expert:
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Color: Deep green or opaque gold.
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Aroma: Fresh grass, green fruit, almond.
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Taste: It should be slightly spicy and bitter.
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Bottle: Dark glass, harvest date and origin clear.
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Price: A good oil is never excessively cheap.