Antioxidant activity by extra virgin olive oil via inhibition of H2O2-mediated Nox2 activation

• EVOO seems to play a key role in preventing CVD;• EVOO possess antioxidant activity in human;• EVOO down-regulates platelet H2O2 and in turn Nox2 activity via H2O2 scavenging;• Different EVOO exert different antioxidant activity.

Source: Nutrition - March 29, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Roberto Carnevale, Cristina Nocella, Vittoria Cammisotto, Simona Bartimoccia, Roberto Monticolo, Alessandra D'Amico, Lucia Stefanini, Francesca Pagano, Daniele Pastori, Roberto Cangemi, Francesco Violi Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research