For thousands of years olive oil has been called medicine. Modern research is proving why. Castruriali's cold-pressed, single-origin oil concentrates the nutrients and polyphenols at the heart of the Mediterranean diet — the most studied way of eating on earth.
Select a part of the body to see what the evidence says about extra virgin olive oil — and the compounds responsible.
Olive oil's monounsaturated fat helps lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol while protecting HDL ("good") cholesterol — and its polyphenols ease the inflammation that stiffens arteries.
Tap any nutrient to see what it does, the evidence behind it and how cold extraction keeps more of it in every Castruriali bottle.
Up to 73% oleic acid — the backbone of the oil.
30+ antioxidant compounds, incl. hydroxytyrosol.
The peppery 'cough' — a natural anti-inflammatory.
A fat-soluble antioxidant for cells and skin.
A natural emollient and skin protector.
Plant compounds that block cholesterol uptake.
Beta-carotene and the pigments behind the colour.
The green of a fresh-pressed oil.
Prebiotics for a balanced microbiome.
The benefits compound with consistency. A tablespoon or two a day, the Mediterranean way.
Take a teaspoon neat on an empty stomach to start the day with polyphenols.
Drizzle raw over finished dishes to keep the most delicate antioxidants intact.
Use opened bottles within a few months — polyphenols fade gently with time.
Olive oil helps your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins in vegetables.
This page is for general information and reflects published nutritional research; it is not medical advice. Extra virgin olive oil is a food, not a treatment. If you have a specific health condition, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Every bottle you buy helps us reclaim abandoned Sicilian groves and protect rare native varieties for the generations to come.
Letters from Castroreale — the harvest, the mill and the trees we are bringing back to life.