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.

These positive attributes of bitterness and pungency (bitterness, pungency) are associated with the presence of phenolic compounds (secoiridoids), which undergo chemical changes until they lose their antioxidant capacity, transforming into inactive quinones.