Cypriot Olive Oil for Athletes: Early Harvest for Enhanced Performance

Early Harvest Olive Oil Production

• 🇬🇷 Producers in Cyprus are creating early harvest olive oil from green olives, a tradition rooted in Mediterranean medicine.
• 💡 This oil is believed to offer health benefits due to its high concentration of polyphenols, known for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Supplying Elite Athletes

• ⚽ Business partners Nicholas Netian and Nick Skitsas are supplying this oil in capsule form to elite athletes, including Premier League soccer players and cyclists.
• 🚀 Athletes report feeling more energetic and recovering quicker between training sessions and games after consuming the oil.

Scientific Research and Evidence

• 🔬 While there is no definitive scientific proof yet, a study is underway by Criate Universities to research the impact of high phenolic olive oil on athlete performance.
• 📈 Producers are confident in the anecdotal evidence, with athletes actively seeking more of the product.

Consumption Methods

• 🥄 The olive oil can be consumed in various ways, such as adding it to food, smoothies, or coffee.
• 🎯 A direct method involves consuming the oil by biting the tip of the capsule, as demonstrated by one of the producers.