Oleocanthal from The Governor Greek olive oil reduced tumor mass in mice by 97.6–99.1% in a study published in Nutrients (August 2026). We explain what was demonstrated, why the gut was involved—and how much olive oil with a given D1 index corresponds to the dose reported in the publication.
At kreta24, we have spent years sourcing and selling the finest Greek extra virgin olive oils. One resource has consistently stood out as an invaluable reference: Greek Liquid Gold (greekliquidgold.com) — the only comprehensive English-language website dedicated exclusively to Greek olive oil. Created by Dr. Lisa Radinovsky, a researcher and journalist with a doctorate from Duke University, the site reaches readers in over 220 countries and is recognised by industry experts as one of the most reliable sources of information on the subject. We use it ourselves, and we recommend it to every customer who wants to truly understand what they are buying.
“Polyphenols” is a buzzword these days. It appears on labels, in advertisements, and in product descriptions—but the mere fact that olive oil “has a lot of polyphenols” means nothing unless it is backed by concrete facts: analysis method, numerical result, laboratory name, and test date. In this article, we’ll break down four genuine NMR certificates step by step—from the delicate Manaki (180 mg/kg D1) to the phenomenal wild Agrelia (2,941 mg/kg D1)—and show you how to read them so you can distinguish marketing hype from real health benefits.
At kreta24.pl, we sell only extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). This is the highest quality grade—and it’s not just marketing. It is a precise legal category, the conditions of which are defined by Council Regulation (EC) No. 2568/91 and the standards of the International Olive Council (IOC). For olive oil to be labeled as extra virgin, it must meet both chemical and organoleptic criteria.
In the world of extra virgin olive oil, terms like BIO, organic, and premium appear more and more frequently. However, there is one certification that attracts particular attention among conscious consumers – Demeter.
Squalene is a natural lipid (triterpene) found, among others, in olive oil, known for its health-promoting and cosmetic properties. It is the main hydrocarbon in virgin olive oil, accounting for over 50% of the unsaponifiable fraction. This compound is also present in human sebum – in humans, squalene makes up about 12% of skin surface lipids, which suggests its important protective role against external factors (e.g., UV radiation)
What if the secret to a healthier, longer life has been growing on Corfu for centuries? The latest scientific research conducted by a team from the University of Louisiana confirms that extra virgin olive oil, particularly that derived from the Lianolia variety, can play a key role in combating one of the deadliest cancers – colorectal cancer.
Od 2013 roku sprowadzamy do Polski to, co w greckiej kuchni najlepsze: oliwę, oliwki, sery, miody i zioła. Współpracujemy bezpośrednio z greckimi producentami.
Oliwa to sok z oliwek, więc liczy się świeżość, odmiana i staranność tłoczenia. W ofercie mamy wyłącznie oliwy klasy extra virgin, czyli najwyższej jakości. Każdą wybiera certyfikowany sommelier oliwy (GOOA Berlin), a jakość potwierdzają badania laboratoryjne: kwasowość, zawartość polifenoli i ocena sensoryczna.
