Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 500ml

Hand-picked olives that are cold pressed mechanically to protect their polyphenols, aroma, and flavor.

Heart & Circulation
Olive oil polyphenols are recognized to help protect blood lipids from oxidative stress — one of the few olive oil health benefits with formal food-safety authority backing in the EU, based on adequate daily polyphenol intake.

Anti-Inflammatory
Oleocanthal — the compound responsible for the peppery bite — has been shown in peer-reviewed research to inhibit the same enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2) as ibuprofen, giving it a natural anti-inflammatory mechanism.

Brain Health
Diets rich in olive oil polyphenols are associated with better cognitive outcomes in aging populations, and early laboratory research suggests oleocanthal may help protect brain cells from oxidative stress.

Part of the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern
A foundational ingredient in the Mediterranean way of eating featured throughout Interconnected Plates — supporting overall wellbeing as part of a varied, plant-forward diet.

Where does our olive oil come from?
The olives come from ancient native cultivars in the Marche region of central Italy, including Carboncella, Sargano, Ascolana, Piantone, Frantoio, and Maraiolo. This EVOO is 100% Italian, never blended, never mixed, and always sourced from a single estate.

Is our olive oil quality checked?
Yes. It's family-run harvesting and production using strict organic cultivation methods, honoring ancestral practices. The olives go through mechanical cold-pressing and are never heat-treated. Every batch goes through third-party lab testing verifying low acidity and high polyphenol content, plus sensory evaluation for freshness, peppery notes, and bitterness — the hallmarks of real, high-quality EVOO.

Why does the olive oil taste peppery?
That bite at the back of your throat is oleocanthal — a natural anti-inflammatory compound unique to high-quality, freshly-pressed olive oil. The stronger the bite, the more of it is present. Lower-quality, older, or heavily processed oils lose this compound first, which is why most supermarket olive oil tastes flat by comparison.

Why does a brain-gut health company sell olive oil?
Extra virgin olive oil is a foundation of the Mediterranean dietary pattern featured throughout Interconnected Plates, Dr. Emeran Mayer's cookbook built around the food principles that support the brain-gut-microbiome system.

Does the harvest date matter?
Yes — olive oil polyphenol content declines over time, even when stored properly. We list the current harvest on every listing so you always know exactly how fresh your bottle is, and we recommend using it within a year of harvest for the best flavor and potency.