Olive Oil to Help Ulcerative Colitis

Olive oil is an integral part of the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to a whole host of positive health benefits. Now, researchers believe that consumption of more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease that results in the formation of ulcers in the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Recent findings point to diets that are rich in olive oil, and the oleic acid that they contain, have a significantly lower risk of developing ulcerative colitis. Oleic acid is a monosaturated fatty acid that is also found in peanut oil, grapeseed oil, and butter and margarine.

Source : http://www.healthytheory.com