Dr. David Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist and author. He believes that olive oil consumption reduces the risk of mortality and contributes to improved metrics of health, including:
- Decreased disturbances of the gut microbiome
- Reduced oxidative stress
- Improved insulin sensitivity
- Decreased blood pressure
- Increased function of the lining of blood vessels throughout the body.
Read as Dr. Perlmutter discusses the findings of a Harvard study linking olive oil consumption to reduced mortality.