Extra virgin olive oil relieves pain

Extra virgin olive oil relieves pain in the same way as ibuprofen

The oil contains oleocanthal, which suppresses the same pain pathway as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, such as ibuprofen.

Research shows that a 50 gram daily dose of olive oil is equivalent to about 10 per cent of the ibuprofen dose recommended for adult pain relief.

Regular olive oil consumption might confer some of the long-term benefits of ibuprofen, such as reduced cancer risk.