Extra-virgin olive oil is a natural pain killer

Scientists have discovered that newly-pressed olive oil contains a substance called oleocanthal, which suppresses pain in much the same way as ibuprofen. But don't reach for the olive oil on the bottom shelf at your supermarket - it's only the top-quality extra-virgin olive oil that contains this substance. Researchers believe this could be a big reason why the "Mediterranean diet" works so well - and is another reason to spend your hard-earned money on the good stuff.
 

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