A five-year study has found that the presence of oleic acid in your diet can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 48 percent. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid that’s naturally found in cheese, nuts, avocados, and olive oil. Thus, adopting a diet that includes regular consumption of products rich in oleic acids, such as olive oil, could significantly reduce the risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease.
This fatty acid could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by half
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