Effect of olive oil on metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of risk factors, which further may lead to serious health problems such as cardiovascular diseases. These risk factors are the development of chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, indicating disturbed metabolism. MS affects individuals not only physically but also psychologically and financially. Diet is one of the basic factors responsible for MS that can be easily modified. Mediterranean diet pattern especially inclusion of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) is considered to promote health. Here, we have discussed dysregulated metabolic pathways in MS and their modulation by treatment with EVOO.