Jane El Maghariki

1. Introduction Olive oil (OO) is a vegetable oil obtained from olives, the fruits of the olive tree (Oleaeuropaea L.; family Oleaceae). The cultivation of olive trees, harvest of olives, and production of OO have been linked to the history and culture of some of the most ancient Mediterranean civilizations [1,2]. Today, OO is still mainly produced and consumed in countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Approximately 70% of OO production is from Mediterranean countries.

3. Results In this quasi-clinical study, a total of 37 participants were initially recruited (Figure 1). As a result, the final sample of the study consisted of 33 individuals (8 men and 25 women), aged between 19 and 55 (average 33.5 ± 11.2 years); all individuals already consumed common OO in their daily meals. Overall, there were no significant changes regarding physical activity when comparing the beginning and the end of the study.