10 Olive Oil Benefits for Your Skin, Hair and Health

Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Believe it or not, there’s a compound in olive oil—oleocanthal—that works similarly to ibuprofen. A study the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that olive oil can reduce inflammation, and could help control pain and inflammation for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.

Of course, you should check with your doctor before changing your medication regimen.

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