antioxidative
properties of the polyphenol fraction separated
from VCO, CO, and GNO on LDL oxidation as measured
by the production of TBARS showed that the polyphenol
fraction from VCO has a significant advantage over other
oils in preventing the oxidation of LDL. Several studies
have revealed the antioxidant activity of polyphenolic substances,
especially from red wine and olive oils in oxidation
of LDL [36–38]. These polyphenolic compounds might
trap reactive oxygen species in aqueous components such as
plasma and interstitial fluid of the arterial wall thereby
inhibiting LDL oxidation and showing anti-atherogenic
activity [39]. In addition, these compounds are capable of
reversing cholesterol transport and reducing intestinal ab-