How Polyphenol Antioxidants in Olive Oil Protect Your Health

How Polyphenol Antioxidants in Olive Oil Protect Your Health

You deal with more stress than ever – from air pollution and poor sleep to processed foods and screen fatigue. It adds up. And over time, it triggers a hidden force inside your body: oxidative stress.

Oxidative stress happens when unstable molecules called free radicals build up faster than your body can neutralise them. Left unchecked, they damage your cells, speed up ageing, and increase your risk of serious conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.

You can’t avoid free radicals entirely. But you can neutralise them – with the right kind of antioxidant support. That’s where polyphenols come in.

And that’s where SP360 steps up. Our high-antioxidant extra virgin olive oil is rich in polyphenols – plant-based compounds that act as your body’s internal defence system. With a lab-tested concentration of 1,462 mg/kg, SP360 surpasses the recognised “medical grade” threshold for therapeutic impact.

Disclaimer: This content is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before making any dietary changes.

What Are Polyphenol Antioxidants and Why Are They So Powerful?

Polyphenols are natural compounds found in plants – and they’re some of the most effective antioxidants you can consume.

While all antioxidants help reduce oxidative damage, polyphenols go further. They don’t just mop up free radicals – they support your cells in multiple ways:

  • Scavenge free radicals
  • Regulate gene expression
  • Modulate inflammation
  • Support mitochondrial health
  • Activate your body’s own antioxidant pathways (e.g., Nrf2)
  • Interact with your gut microbiota to enhance bioavailability

In the OLIVAUS clinical trial, participants who consumed high-polyphenol olive oil (320 mg/kg) saw significant reductions in oxidised LDL (a marker of oxidative damage) and increased total antioxidant capacity. The effect was even greater in people with inflammation or abdominal obesity.

SP360 delivers over four times that concentration, for antioxidant benefits you can depend on.

Oxidative Stress: The Root of Inflammation, Ageing, and Disease

Oxidative stress happens when free radicals outpace your body’s antioxidant defences. The result? Cellular damage that accumulates silently over time.

It contributes to a wide range of health issues, including:

  • Premature skin ageing and collagen breakdown
  • Inflammatory conditions like arthritis and IBS
  • Heart disease and high cholesterol
  • Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance
  • Increased cancer risk due to DNA damage
  • Neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s

You don’t need to overhaul your life. Just introduce one powerful habit: a spoon of SP360 every day. It’s a natural, effective way to support your cells and reduce your inflammation load – without relying on synthetic supplements or extreme diets.

How SP360’s Antioxidant Polyphenols Work Inside Your Body

Polyphenols don’t just sit in your system – they get to work on multiple levels. There are three key ways these powerful antioxidants actively protect your health from the inside out.

1. Cellular Protection

The polyphenols in olive oil – including 3,4-DHPEA, hydroxytyrosol, and oleuropein – act like internal shields, stabilising your cells and blocking free radical damage.

Research shows these compounds outperform even vitamin E in preserving cell health and lipid integrity. They help protect your DNA and cell membranes – where ageing and disease often begin.

2. Anti-Inflammatory Signalling

Chronic inflammation is linked to everything from fatigue to serious diseases. SP360’s polyphenols calm this inflammation at the source by:

  • Inhibiting inflammatory pathways like NF-κB and COX-2
  • Reducing key cytokines (like IL-6) involved in long-term inflammation
  • Supporting insulin sensitivity and metabolic health

With SP360, you’re not just masking symptoms. You’re addressing the root cause.

3. Neuroprotection and Cognitive Support

Oxidative stress doesn’t just affect your body – it impacts your brain. Over time, it can damage neurons, slow mental clarity, and even contribute to cognitive decline.

Polyphenols in SP360 cross the blood–brain barrier to protect your brain cells. Clinical studies link high-phenolic olive oil with:

  • Improved memory and executive function
  • Reduced progression of Alzheimer’s disease
  • Enhanced brain energy metabolism

Trials like MICOIL and PREDIMED-NAVARRA back up these findings in real-world participants.

Why SP360? The Antioxidant Difference

Not all olive oils are created equal. And most don’t list their polyphenol content at all.

The OLIVAUS study showed that only high-polyphenol olive oil (320 mg/kg) delivered measurable antioxidant benefits. Oils with low polyphenol content made no difference.

SP360 delivers 1,462 mg/kg – over 4x more than the OLIVAUS trial.

We achieve this by focusing on quality at every step:

  • Cold-pressed and early-harvested for maximum polyphenol retention
  • Single-estate and additive-free – no blends or fillers
  • Lab-tested for purity, potency and antioxidant activity
  • Packaged in refillable bottles for sustainability that matches your wellness goals
  • This is antioxidant support that actually works – and fits into your real life.

How to Get the Most Antioxidant Benefits from SP360

Use SP360 like a daily supplement, but one that happens to taste amazing.

  • Take 1-2 tablespoons daily, ideally with food
  • Use it raw – over salads, soups, hummus or cooked dishes (after plating)
  • Or take it straight – many of our customers do
  • You can also apply it topically for skin support and antioxidant hydration

Whatever your routine looks like, SP360 fits in seamlessly.

Daily Protection, the Natural Way

You don’t need a shelf full of pills. Just one daily spoon of SP360 delivers nature’s most protective compounds in their most absorbable form.

With SP360, you’re not just eating olive oil. You’re feeding your body real, science-backed protection – against inflammation, oxidative stress, and the toll of modern life.

Subscribe today and start building long-term health with every pour.

 

 

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