Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Endocrine, Cancer, Mortality, Derma, and Other Outcomes of Olive Oil and Oleic Acid: An Umbrella Review.

ABSTRACT: The research on health effects of olive oil and oleic acid remains variable. This umbrella review aimed to synthesize evidence from systematic reviews (with or without meta-analyses) regarding the health outcomes of oleic acid and olive oil, clarify the validity and strength of the evidence, and finally help to make dietary recommendations for different people. We conducted a comprehensive search of the Cochrane, PubMed, Web of Science, Medline, and Embase databases. These studies were assessed using AMSTAR 2 and GRADE tools. 19 out of 741 eligible studies were included, and the majority were prospective studies. Topical application of olive oil is suggested to prevent pressure ulcers and acute radiation dermatitis; only a few adverse reactions (e.g., occupational allergic contact dermatit

SUBMITTER: Zou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12547079 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature