New study says olive oil lowers blood pressure

A new study says a moderate intake of olive oil, a mainstay of the Mediterranean diet, was successful in reducing the blood pressure of healthy men who don’t usually eat a Mediterranean diet.

The results of the research, published in the Journal of Nutrition, will keep consumer interest in olive oil high, following other studies linking the diet to lower incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and certain types of cancer. More here.