Olive oil may offer health benefits as it is high in healthy monosaturated fats and antioxidants. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. The health effects of dietary fat are controversial.

However, experts agree that olive oil — especially extra virgin — is good for you.

Local Gourmet Olive Oil company in San Antonio owned by US Marine Veteran serves up healthy options as well as olive oil education! SA Gourmet Olive Oil

About 14% of the oil is saturated fat, whereas 11% is polyunsaturated, such as omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (1).

But the predominant fatty acid in olive oil is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, making up 73% of the total oil content.

Studies suggest that oleic acid reduces inflammation and may even have beneficial effects on genes linked to cancer.

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