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Olive oil information

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This part of Food-Info.Net provides information on the health aspects of olive oil, based on a large EU programme on olive oil. The texts are taken directly from the EU website, unless otherwise stated.

1. Scientific Evidence for Olive Oil and its Effects on Lipid Metabolism
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   Complete Text : http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/prom/olive/medinfo/de/factsheets/fact1.htm
2. Scientific Evidence for Olive Oil, the Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease
   Summary
   Complete Text : http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/prom/olive/medinfo/de/factsheets/fact2.htm
3. Scientific Basis for Olive Oil, Mediterranean Diet and Cancer Prevention
   Summary
   Complete Text : http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/prom/olive/medinfo/de/factsheets/fact3.htm
4. Scientific Basis for Olive Oil, Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, Antioxidants and LDL Oxidations
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   Complete Text : http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/prom/olive/medinfo/de/factsheets/fact4.htm
5. Health Effects of the Minor Components of Olive Oil - (Part I)
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6. Health Effects of the Minor Components of Olive Oil - (Part II)
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