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  "path": "/news/health/166139-extra-virgin-olive-oil-brain-skin-gut-health/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-11T15:18:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "An evening in a seaside town, where the air is filled with the aroma of ripe olives and the table holds a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil — a golden elixir long valued for heart health — may also provide a surprising benefit: maintaining mental clarity in later life. Forgetfulness and brain fog after 55, often linked to metabolic issues and excess weight, are common, as is dull, aging skin.\nScientists have long known about the gut-brain connection, but recent research highlights the specific role of high-quality olive oil in this biochemical interplay. Data from hundreds of participants showed that daily inclusion of extra virgin olive oil supports cognitive function while promoting systemic wellness — impacting both gut and skin health.\n\"Extra virgin olive oil is more than a fat — it's a source of polyphenols that nourish the gut microbiota, improve metabolism, and protect the brain from age-related decline. Patients with metabolic syndrome reported increased energy after just a month of regular consumption,\" said the researchers.",
  "title": "Daily Olive Oil Intake Enhances Gut, Mind, and Skin Health in Older Adults"
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