Does Olive Oil Relieve Constipation?
Virgin olive oil may be the key behind the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, experts say. The oil appears to suppress genes that cause inflammation--a condition that can increase the risk for obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and heart disease.
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