Scientists discover why olive oil lowers blood pressure

But this was done in lab mice and there was no discussion that rodent inflammation is not the same as human inflammation. But see what your doctor says about this. Will your hospital change their food selections for all their cardiovascular patients?
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Eating unsaturated fats, like those in olive oil, along with leafy greens and other vegetables creates a certain kind of fatty acid that lowers blood pressure, scientists said Monday.

These nitro fatty acids are formed when consuming spinach, celery and carrots that are filled with nitrates and nitrites, along with avocado, nuts and olive oils that contain healthy fats.

Nitro fatty acids appear to inhibit an enzyme known as soluble epoxide hydrolase, which regulates blood pressure, said the research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a peer-reviewed US journal.

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