Effects and Functions of Green Olive
In traditional Chinese medical classics and modern nutritional research, green olives have always held a unique position. This green fruit, similar in shape to olives, is not only an appetizer on the southern dining table but also contains astonishing medicinal value. We will delve into the six health preservation codes of green olives from a scientific perspective.
Core Health Preservation Mechanism of Green Olive
1. Cancer Prevention System Protection
A study by the Sun Yat-sen University School of Medicine in 2021 confirmed that 100g of green olive contains 43mg of vitamin C, far exceeding that of ordinary citrus fruits. Its potent antioxidant system can block the synthesis of nitrosamines and neutralize up to 68% of carcinogens produced by high-temperature cooking. It is recommended to eat slices of green olives with barbecued foods to form a natural anti-cancer barrier.
2. Vascular Youth Engineering
The synergistic effect of vitamin E and polyphenols in green olives can enhance the activity of vascular endothelial cells by 27%. Clinical trials have shown that continuous consumption of green olives for three months can reduce the level of MDA, a marker of oxidative stress in the blood, by 34%, making it especially suitable for people with three highs as a vascular care food.
Special Medical Applications of Green Olive
3. Natural Barrier for Respiratory System
The team from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine extracted the oleuropein component from green olives and confirmed that its expectorant efficiency is 1.8 times higher than that of conventional drugs. The unique "Green Olive Snow Pear Moisten Lung Prescription" has been included in the "Lingnan Medicinal Diet Classics", with a cure rate of 79% for chronic pharyngitis.
4. Blood Sugar Regulation Black Technology
The organic alcohol extract of green olives shows a unique hypoglycemic mechanism: ① inhibiting α-glucosidase activity by 42%; ② enhancing the expression of GLUT4 transport protein. The Japanese Diabetes Association recommends consuming 5-8 green olives daily, which can reduce postprandial blood sugar peaks by 28%.
5. Special Maintenance of Reproductive System
Although the vitamin E content is not prominent, the zinc content in green olives reaches 2.3mg/100g, forming a "golden combination of fertility" with the arginine component. The traditional wedding custom of "green olive fertility soup" in the Fujian region has been confirmed by modern research to increase sperm motility by 19%.
From cancer guards to blood sugar managers, the multidimensional health values of green olives are astonishing. It is recommended to preserve fresh green olives with honey and take them daily, or to make a tea with 10g of dried olives and chrysanthemum. This green gem is waiting for modern people to rediscover its ancient wisdom with a scientific perspective.