In fact, the protective effect of olive oil has a beneficial effect on ulcers and olive oil is a vegetable oil obtained from olives (Olea europaea of), following a traditional harvest the tree of the Mediterranean basin. It is used in the kitchen, in the manufacture of cosmetics and as fuel for lamps operating on conventional oil. Olive oil is considered a healthy dietary oil because of its high content of monounsaturated fat (mainly oleic acid) and polyphenols.

Olive oil is very well tolerated by the estomacla gastritis. Olive oil activates the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones much more naturally than prescribed drugs. Consequently, it lowers the incidence of gallstone formation.

Studies have shown that people who consumed 25 milliliters (mL) - about 2 tablespoons - of virgin olive oil daily for 1 week showed less oxidation of LDL cholesterol and higher levels of antioxidant compounds , particularly phenols, in the blood.