19.09.2023
Phytoconstituents of foods in the Mediterranean diet have been the topic of various research in recent years for their favourable effects on human health. The typical diet is high in vegetable oils, fruits, nuts, and seafood. The most researched component of Mediterranean diet is without a doubt olive oil, owing to the beneficial characteristics that have drawn its attention. Hydroxytyrosol (HT), the major polyphenol found in olive oil and leaves, has been linked to these beneficial properties in several studies. In several chronic illnesses, including intestinal and gastrointestinal pathologies, HT has been found to modulate the oxidative and inflammatory processes.