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Olive oil for fibromyalgia
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OLIVE OIL FOR FIBROMYALGIA
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Abstract Source:
Biol Res Nurs. 2016 Jul 21. Epub 2016 Jul 21. PMID: 27443526
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disease that imposes physical, psychological, and social limitations.
We have reported that oxidative stress may play a role in the pathophysiology of FM.
Olive oil has been shown to be effective treatment against the oxidative stress associated with several diseases.
A study was performed on blood samples of 23 women diagnosed with FM who consumed 50 ml of organic olive oil daily for 3 weeks.
Subjects were randomized into two groups:
- one ingested extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2. Refined olive oil (ROO), which have different antioxidant content.
RESULTS: Significant differences were found in pre-post change between the EVOO and ROO groups for protein carbonyls, lipid peroxidation, and FIQ and MCS-12 scores.
Differences between groups approached statistical significance for oxidative DNA damage and levels of the antioxidant compound zinc.
CONCLUSIONS: EVOO may protect women with FM against oxidative stress in addition to improving functional capacity and health-related psychological status.
Findings suggest that olive oil may be a valuable therapeutic support in FM.
Article Published Date : Jul 20, 2016
