Oncologists Back Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for Cancer Prevention After 31% Risk Link
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Updated · health.yahoo.com · Jul 15
Oncologists Back Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for Cancer Prevention After 31% Risk Link
3 articles · Updated · health.yahoo.com · Jul 15
Summary
Three oncologists told Parade that extra-virgin olive oil is their top cooking oil, citing research linking daily intake to a 31% lower cancer risk.
Antioxidants and unsaturated fats in olive oil help curb inflammation, they said, and chronic inflammation can contribute to tumor formation and growth.
The doctors said cancer prevention depends more broadly on diet and lifestyle, with healthy eating patterns estimated to cut risk by 30% to 40%.
They did not single out any oil as inherently cancer-causing, but warned that repeatedly reheating oil during deep frying can generate carcinogenic compounds such as PAHs, aldehydes and other oxidation products.
For lower-risk cooking, they recommended sauteing, baking or air frying instead of deep frying, while also favoring whole foods, fiber-rich meals and less alcohol.