05/01/2026
Do you grab any olive oil at the store or does it really matter which one you choose? New research from Universitat Rovira i Virgili suggests that extra virgin olive oil may benefit both gut and brain health, while refined versions don’t offer the same perks. Find out why your choice of olive oil could make a bigger difference than you think.
When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. Extra virgin olive oil — the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet — has benefits for your belly and your brain, new research shows. Refined olive oil, which is generally cheaper to buy, does not.