Prevents Heart Attacks

At Boscolivo, we believe that true wellness starts with what you choose to bring to your table. Our Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, produced in the fertile hills of Calatabiano in eastern Sicily, is not only a culinary treasure—it is a natural protector of your heart.

Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA)—especially oleic acid—Boscolivo helps lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol, while supporting or increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol. This rebalancing of the lipid profile contributes to the prevention of atherosclerosis, a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

But the benefits go beyond fats. What truly sets Boscolivo apart is its high polyphenol content. These powerful natural antioxidants—such as hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein—have been shown to reduce inflammation, protect blood vessels, and improve endothelial function. By reducing oxidative stress, they play a critical role in keeping the cardiovascular system resilient and healthy.

Harvested by hand and cold-pressed within hours, our oil preserves all the bioactive compounds that science now associates with lower cardiovascular risk. In fact, long-term consumption of extra virgin olive oil has been linked to a reduced incidence of major cardiac events, as confirmed by clinical trials conducted on thousands of individuals.

Boscolivo is more than a food—it is a daily act of prevention.

Scientific References

1. Estruch, R. et al. (2013). Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet. New England Journal of Medicine, 368(14), 1279–1290. [PREDIMED Study]

2. Covas, M. I. (2007). Olive oil and the cardiovascular system. Pharmacological Research, 55(3), 175–186.

3. Visioli, F., & Galli, C. (2002). Biological properties of olive oil phytochemicals. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 42(3), 209–221.

4. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). (2011). Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to polyphenols in olive oil. EFSA Journal, 9(4):2033.