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ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

The Role of Olive Oil Polyphenols in Osteosarcopenic Obesity-Related Biological Domains: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence.

Roberta Zupo, Fabio Castellana, Maria Lisa Clodoveo, Giuseppe Lisco, Giuseppe Mazzola, Mariangela Rondanelli, Alice Cantù, Patrizia Riso, Simone Perna

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9 authors.

Roberta ZupoDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine (DIM), University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70100 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9885-1185
Fabio CastellanaDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine (DIM), University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70100 Bari, Italy.
Maria Lisa ClodoveoDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine (DIM), University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70100 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1717-2197
Giuseppe LiscoDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine (DIM), University of Bari Aldo Moro, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70100 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6521-8578
Giuseppe MazzolaEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Mariangela RondanelliDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8336-4851
Alice CantùDepartment of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy.
Patrizia RisoDepartment of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9204-7257
Simone PernaDepartment of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2720-1473

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOsteosarcopenic obesity (OSO) is an emerging syndrome characterized by the coexistence of obesity, sarcopenia, and osteoporosis, primarily affecting aging populations. Nutrition, especially polyphenol-rich foods like extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), may play a preventive or therapeutic role in OSO. This review aims to critically examine evidence from in vitro, in vivo, and human studies on the effects of olive oil polyphenols on OSO-related biological domains.

methodsThis systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines. Studies were identified from PubMed and Google Scholar using MeSH terms related to olive oil, polyphenols, and OSO-associated conditions. In vitro and in vivo studies (both in animal and human models) published in the last ten years were included. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD420251077836).

resultsFifteen studies were included: eight in vitro, four in vivo on animal models, and three human trials. Phenolic compounds such as hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein, oleocanthal, and oleacein demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-adipogenic, and osteo-/myo-protective effects. These compounds modulated key metabolic pathways and gene expression related to adipogenesis, bone metabolism, and muscle integrity.

conclusionsOlive oil polyphenols exhibit promising biological effects on the tissues involved in OSO. Although evidence is mostly preclinical, selected compounds (notably hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein) may serve as adjuncts in nutritional strategies for OSO prevention.

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adipogenesishydroxytyrosololeuropeinolive oilosteoporosisosteosarcopenic obesitypolyphenolssarcopenia

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