Olive residue may help heart patients
Scientists at the Charles Sturt University and the Heart Research Institute have found that the dregs of olive oil – usually thrown out after oil making – have anti-inflammatory benefits.
The pulp contains more than 100 antioxidants, several of which could be beneficial in halting hardening in the arteries and lowering blood pressure. Only 2% of the antioxidants in olive oil end up in the oil – the rest remain in the pulp. They could soon be saved and bottled as a remedy for heart patients.
