• 減少炎症，而炎症是心臟病的關鍵驅動因素
• 減少低密度脂蛋白（壞）膽固醇的氧化，這也是心臟病發展的關鍵因素
• 提高血管內皮功能從而改善血管健康
• 幫助預防血液凝固。一些研究表明，橄欖油可以幫助防止不必要的血液凝固，而血液凝固是心臟病和中風的主要特徵
Extra virgin olive oil is incredibly healthy， it is part of the Mediterranean diet, this traditional oil has been a dietary staple of the world's healthiest populations. Olive oil contains beneficial fatty acids and antioxidants that offer some powerful health benefits and it contains vitamins E and K, therefore it’s not surprising that people who consume the greatest amounts of it are significantly less likely to die from heart attacks and strokes. In fact, the evidence is strong enough to recommend that people who have or are at a high risk of developing heart disease include plenty of extra virgin olive oil in their diets.
· Reducing inflammation. Olive oil protects against inflammation, a key driver of heart disease
· Reduces oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol. The oil protects LDL particles from oxidative damage, a key factor in the development of heart disease
· Improves blood vessel health. Olive oil improves the function of the endothelium, which is the lining of the blood vessels
· Helps manage blood clotting. Some studies suggest that olive oil can help prevent unwanted blood clotting, a key feature of heart attacks and strokes
· Lowers blood pressure. One study in patients with elevated blood pressure found that olive oil reduced blood pressure significantly and lowered the need for blood pressure medication by 48%