It contains polyphones which act as antioxidants, reducing the oxidative stress throughout your body.A small amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are also present inextra virgin olive oil, which are essential for brain health. It appears the active compounds in Extra Virgin Olive Oil have powerful curio-protective properties, such as helping to lower blood pressure and preventing atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) .It is rich in polyphones such as Extra Virgin Olive Oil, may prevent bone loss with aging. Extra virgin olive oils imported directly from Spain.