[vixen99]

Hardly 'supposed'. There are plenty of peer-reviewed studies indicating the benefits of olive oil.

[andrewl]

Good olive oils contain an anti-inflammatory substance called oleocanthal, which is similar to ibuprofen. It's been suggested that it's part of what makes the Mediterranean diet so healthful:

http://www.monell.org/news/news_releases/olive_oil_contains_...