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Components of olive oil and chemoprevention of colorectal cancer

Hashim, Y. Z. H. Y., Eng, M., Gill, C. I. R., McGlynn, H. and Rowland, I. R. (2005) Components of olive oil and chemoprevention of colorectal cancer. Nutrition Reviews, 63 (11). pp. 374-386. ISSN 1753-4887

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2005.tb00374.x

Abstract/Summary

Olive oil contains a vast range of substances such as monounsaturated free fatty acids (e.g., oleic acid), hydrocarbon squalene, tocopherols, aroma components, and phenolic compounds. Higher consumption of olive oil is considered the hallmark of the traditional Mediterranean diet, which has been associated with low incidence and prevalence of cancer, including colorectal cancer. The anticancer properties of olive oil have been attributed to its high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids, squalene, tocopherols, and phenolic compounds. Nevertheless, there is a growing interest in studying the role of olive oil phenolics in carcinogenesis. This review aims to provide an overview of the relationship between olive oil phenolics and colorectal cancer, in particular summarizing the epidemiologic, in vitro, cellular, and animal studies on antioxidant and anticarcinogenic effects of olive oil phenolics.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences > Human Nutrition Research Group
ID Code:28855
Publisher:Wiley

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