Spicy olive oil aims to invigorate sports participants
In the sun-drenched city of Larnaca, Cyprus, a unique performance revolution is taking place among local soccer players. This revolution involves a searing shot of olive oil from the island, hailed as one of the most potent anti-inflammatory agents in the world.
The olive oil in question is produced by Netien, a plant that specializes in early harvest olive oil. This traditional practice, thousands of years old in the Mediterranean, especially in Greece and Cyprus, is now being revived by Netien. The oil produced by this plant boasts the highest recorded polyphenol content, a testament to its potency.
The early harvest oil contains high levels of inflammation-busting polyphenols, with Netien's method producing oil that contains 30 times more polyphenols than extra virgin olive oil and 100 times more oleocanthal, a polyphenol produced during churning. Oleocanthal, known as "the most natural, powerful anti-inflammatory in the world" by Netien, is believed to be the key to the oil's performance-enhancing properties.
Soccer players, including those in the English Premier League and a cycling team participating in the Tour de France, are among Netien's clients. Nick Schizas, an olive oil producer and former FIFA-licensed agent, has observed the effects of this high-phenotype olive oil on soccer players. He believes it aids in their recovery and allows them to play harder.
The belief in the oil's benefits is not just anecdotal. Researchers from two Cypriot universities will launch clinical studies on the performance of Cypriot soccer players taking doses of high phenolic olive oil. The studies aim to add to a growing body of evidence on the health potential of high phenolic olive oil.
The studies will also measure the benefits to the gut microbiome, a promising area of research in the field of sports nutrition.
In a bid to prevent oxidation and waste, Oleaphen, a business co-founded by Schizas and soil engineer Nicolas Netien, uses single-dose seaweed-based pods instead of bottles to package their oil.
As the studies unfold, the world watches with bated breath, hoping to learn more about the potential of this humble Mediterranean staple in enhancing athletic performance. The location of this intriguing event, Larnaca, Cyprus, promises to be the stage for an exciting chapter in the annals of sports and nutrition.
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