Most people know that in the realm of cooking fats, olive oil is considered a "good fat" because it is high in monounsaturated fatty acids, which can aid in lowering ones LDL cholesterol. But as researchers discussed at the Nutrition 2023 Conference — the American Society for Nutritions' annual meeting —new findings suggest that olive oil could serve as a tool against dementia.
Dr. Anne-Julie Tessier, a coauthor of the research and postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said in a news release that opting for "olive oil, a natural product instead of fats such as margarine and commercial mayonnaise is a safe choice and may reduce the risk of fatal dementia."
