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<pre>Dear Kirsten,

Epidemiological evidence is beginning to mount for a role for olive oil,
especially Extra Virgin Olive Oil in prevention of all cancers. The
polyphenols in EVOO are potent antioxidants thought to quench
cancer-forming free radicals.

The EURAMIC study published in 1998 shows that the monounsaturated fats
of olive oil may also be protective against breast cancer in humans, so
that a mechanism other than that for the polyphenols exists. Another
substance, squalene, also found in olive oil, has been shown to prevent
colon cancer in rats.

A paper published in Preventive Medicine 1997; 26(2): 181-90 reviews a
number of studies in on the possible effects of olive oil in breast
cancer prevention in humans . It concludes that, "With respect to breast
cancer, there is converging evidence for a protective effect. although
the data are not definitive."

Hope this helps.

Christine Houghton
Queensland, Australia


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<pre>Christine/Kirsten

We have had seen some literature on the 'amazing' medical claims for olive
leaf extract but there does not seem to be much comment on the medicinal
properties of the olive leaf on this discussion group. At the moment we seem
to be focussed on olives and frost and (de) pressing Manzanillo varieties.

Dr Morton Walker's book "Olive Leaf Extract - Nature's Antibiotic" ISBN
1-57566-226-4 makes some strong claims for olive leaf extract. Among them
are:

. strengthens the body's immune system
. prevents such viral diseases as HIV, Epstein Barr, Herpes and Influenza
. alleviates sore throats, chronic sinusitis, skin disease and pneumonia
. eliminates symptons of all types of infections, including yeast, fungal,
bacterial, viral and other parasitic protozoan
effectively treats chronic fatigue syndrome, athletes foot, arthritis,
psoriasis - even the common cold.

Is there anything this remarkable product can't do? Perhaps it might even
solve the problem of Australia's Manzanillo oil content!

Regards,

Phil Bramley
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<pre>Chrisitne,
Sorry this is a late response to your message, but i was wondering if they
mentioned topical applications at all? In Japan they believe that topical
applications of Virgin Olive Oil after sun exposure can also protect against
skin cancer. The theory is that the antioxidants mop up free radicals.(2000
The Independent)

Another source claims that the unsaturated fatty acids in Virgin Olive Oil
create a protective blanket that screens out UV rays, while the remaining
unsaturated fatty acids which penetrate into the skin where they absorb UV
rays. Does anyone else know of other sources which make these claims?

Thanks,
Sasha
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christine Houghton" <consgroup@powerup.com.au>
To: <OliveOil@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 12:56 AM
Subject: [OliveOil] Olive oil in cancer prevention


> Dear Kirsten,
>
> Epidemiological evidence is beginning to mount for a role for olive oil,
> especially Extra Virgin Olive Oil in prevention of all cancers. The
> polyphenols in EVOO are potent antioxidants thought to quench
> cancer-forming free radicals.
>
> The EURAMIC study published in 1998 shows that the monounsaturated fats
> of olive oil may also be protective against breast cancer in humans, so
> that a mechanism other than that for the polyphenols exists. Another
> substance, squalene, also found in olive oil, has been shown to prevent
> colon cancer in rats.
>
> A paper published in Preventive Medicine 1997; 26(2): 181-90 reviews a
> number of studies in on the possible effects of olive oil in breast
> cancer prevention in humans . It concludes that, "With respect to breast
> cancer, there is converging evidence for a protective effect. although
> the data are not definitive."
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Christine Houghton
> Queensland, Australia
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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